New camera aims to spot stomach and bowel diseases without a biopsy
NCT ID NCT04565704
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new optical imaging device that takes pictures of tissue samples from the stomach and colon during routine endoscopy. The goal is to see if the device can detect signs of disease without needing to remove tissue for a traditional biopsy. Researchers will compare the images to standard lab results to see if the device works well enough for future use. The study involves 200 adults already scheduled for an endoscopy or colonoscopy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Optical imaging device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive tool that helps doctors diagnose gastrointestinal diseases more quickly and accurately during routine endoscopy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with only 200 participants, so the device may not work as hoped or may not be better than current methods. It is not yet tested for treatment or cure.
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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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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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