String-Attached capsule camera could replace colonoscopy for some patients
NCT ID NCT07219537
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This pilot study tests a new device called the Retro-TCE capsule, which is a small camera attached to a string that is inserted into the lower gut to take pictures without needing sedation. The study will enroll 30 people, including healthy volunteers and those with Lynch syndrome or inflammatory bowel diseases, to see if the device can capture clear images and be tolerated comfortably. If it works, it could offer a simpler and cheaper way to check for gut diseases.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Retro-TCE capsule device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simpler, cheaper way to screen for lower GI diseases without sedation or a full colonoscopy.
What could go wrong
This is a very early pilot study with only 30 participants, so the device may not work well or be comfortable enough for wider use. It is not yet proven to replace standard colonoscopy.
Conditions
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As listed by the trial registrant
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