Could disposable scopes replace reusable ones for routine stomach exams?
NCT ID NCT07727226
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial asks whether single-use gastroscopes work as well as standard reusable ones for elective and subacute upper GI procedures. About 300 adults will be examined with either a disposable or a reusable scope, and endoscopists will rate performance on a questionnaire. The study also compares costs and tracks technical success and complications. The goal is to see if single-use scopes are a viable option when reprocessing capacity is low.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- single-use gastroscope (Ambu aScope Gastro) and reusable diagnostic gastroscope (Olympus)
- What this could lead to
- If single-use gastroscopes work as well as reusable ones, hospitals could have a backup option when reprocessing capacity is limited, potentially reducing procedure delays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study focused on endoscopist ratings and costs, not patient outcomes. Single-use scopes may not match reusable ones in all situations, and the findings may not apply to other settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zealand University Hospital
RECRUITINGKøge, 4600, Denmark
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