Tiny capsule takes your Gut's temperature to spot disease

NCT ID NCT07033208

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a new device called a wireless thermal capsule, which is swallowed and measures temperature as it travels through the digestive tract. The goal is to see if it can reliably detect small temperature changes that might indicate inflammation from diseases like Crohn's. Ten healthy adults will take part to see if the capsule works as intended.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: wireless thermal capsule
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a new way to detect inflammation in the gut, helping diagnose conditions like Crohn's disease earlier.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 healthy people. It only checks if the capsule can measure temperature accurately, not whether it can diagnose any disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease inflammatory bowel disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CROHN DISEASE HEALTHY INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES

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Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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