Swallow a sensor: new capsule aims to spot internal bleeding

NCT ID NCT06409182

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a wireless capsule (HemoPill) that patients swallow to detect bleeding in the upper digestive tract. Thirty people with signs of bleeding took the capsule and also had a standard endoscopy. The goal was to see how well the capsule finds bleeding compared to the usual procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Prince of Wales Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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