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New capsule scope may reduce droplet spread during varices checks

NCT ID NCT06017102

Diagnosis Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a wired magnetic capsule endoscopy system produces fewer airborne droplets than traditional endoscopy when checking for esophageal varices in people with biliary atresia. Fifty participants underwent either the capsule or standard procedure. The main goal was to measure aerosol generation and compare diagnostic accuracy.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safer, less invasive way to diagnose esophageal varices in children with biliary atresia, potentially reducing infection risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The capsule system is still experimental and not widely available.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Biliary atresia patients \> 6 years old * Vital signs are stable * Without acute gastrointestinal bleeding Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with metal implants, metal stent, artificial joints, bone plates, and bone screw * Patients with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, cochlear implants, or other implanted electronic medical devices * Throat or esophageal obstruction leading to dysphagia patients * Consciousness disturbance patients unable to swallow * Patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding * Patients with platelet lower than 40K or PT INR \> 1.5

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Conditions

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biliary atresia esophageal varices

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Esophageal varices

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, Taiwan

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