Magnet-Powered scope could make colonoscopy easier for IBD patients
NCT ID NCT06989424
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study will test a new type of colonoscope called the Magnetic Flexible Endoscope (MFE) in 6 people with stable inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The MFE uses a magnet at its tip, moved by an external robotic arm, to gently navigate through the colon. The goal is to see if the device can reach the end of the colon and how well patients tolerate it.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Magnetic Flexible Endoscope (MFE)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more comfortable and safer colonoscopy option for people with inflammatory bowel disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 6 participants. The device may not work well in all patients or may not be more tolerable than standard colonoscopy.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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