Smart pill monitors belly pressure without needles
NCT ID NCT06709924
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested a wireless smart capsule called PressureDOT in 20 healthy adults. The capsule is swallowed and measures pressure inside the abdomen, sending data to an external receiver. The goal was to see if the capsule is safe and can reliably transmit pressure readings, potentially offering a less invasive alternative to current methods.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PressureDOT smart capsule (pressure-sensing device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safer, wireless way to monitor intra-abdominal pressure, potentially reducing infections from traditional methods.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial (20 healthy people) testing only safety and signal transmission. It does not prove the capsule works for diagnosis in real patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China Medical University &Hospital
Taichung, 40454, Taiwan