New bite block aims to make endoscopy safer
NCT ID NCT06958250
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new disposable bite block for people having routine upper endoscopy. The goal was to see if it reduces complications like dental injury and improves how well the procedure goes. 45 adults took part, and researchers measured how often procedures were completed successfully and if any dental injuries occurred.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Novel Endoscopic Bite Block (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could make upper endoscopy safer and more comfortable for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 45 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is new and may have unexpected issues.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Penn Medicine Princeton Health
Plainsboro, New Jersey, 08536, United States