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New bite block aims to make endoscopy safer

NCT ID NCT06958250

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new disposable bite block for people having routine upper endoscopy. The goal was to see if it reduces complications like dental injury and improves how well the procedure goes. 45 adults took part, and researchers measured how often procedures were completed successfully and if any dental injuries occurred.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Novel Endoscopic Bite Block (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could make upper endoscopy safer and more comfortable for patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 45 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is new and may have unexpected issues.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

21 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria 1. Provision of a signed and dated Informed Consent Form (ICF). 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. 3. Male or female, ≥21 years of age. 4. Deemed appropriate for scheduled upper endoscopy by endoscopists and anesthesia staff. Exclusion Criteria 1. Known allergic reactions to thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), the component used in the manufacturing of the Flexible Endoscopic Bite Block. 2. Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the PI, makes the subject ineligible to participate in the clinical trial.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stomach disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Gastric disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Penn Medicine Princeton Health

    Plainsboro, New Jersey, 08536, United States