One doctor or two? new study tests best way to perform balloon enteroscopy

NCT ID NCT06280469

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares using one doctor versus two doctors to perform a procedure called single-balloon enteroscopy, which looks deep into the small intestine. About 228 adults with suspected small bowel disease will be randomly assigned to either technique. The goal is to see if one operator can do the job just as well as two, which could save time and reduce staffing needs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Single-balloon enteroscopy procedure

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a single-operator technique is just as good as two operators, potentially saving time and staff resources.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 228 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. The study focuses on procedure technique, not a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

small intestine disorder

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Contacts and locations

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  • The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University

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    Zhuhai, Guangdong, China

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  • The First Hospital of Lanzhou University

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    Lanzhou, Gansu, China

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  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University

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    Xi'an, Shannxi, China

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  • The Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University

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    Lanzhou, Gansu, China

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  • Xi'an Honghui Hospital

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    Xi'an, Shannxi, China

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  • Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases

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    Xi'an, Shannxi, China

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