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Swallow a robot camera instead of a tube? new trial tests less scary anaemia exam

NCT ID NCT07197424

Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Edinburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a robot-assisted capsule (a pill-sized camera) to examine the stomach and small bowel in people with iron deficiency anaemia whose cause hasn't been found by standard tests. The goal is to see if this less invasive method works as well as traditional upper endoscopy (a tube with a camera). 100 adults will swallow the capsule, and doctors will compare what it finds with previous endoscopy results.

What this could mean

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Active substance
robot assisted magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a less invasive, more comfortable way to examine the upper gut and small bowel for causes of iron deficiency anaemia, potentially replacing standard endoscopy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The capsule may miss some findings that standard endoscopy would catch.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18 and above * Confirmed diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia (either recent onset or recurrent) * No significant cause for iron deficiency anaemia previously identified on upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy or CT colonography * Patients who would either have proceeded directly to small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) or who would have had an initial 'watch and wait' period prior to undergoing SBCE Exclusion Criteria: * Known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, strictures or fistulae * Previous abdominal surgery * Dysphagia * Patients with a pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device * In vivo retention with medical metal fittings - shunts, plates, stents or clips * A history of metal fragments in the eyes or elsewhere in the body * Confirmed or possible pregnancy * Patients who are not deemed to have capacity according to the Adults with Incapacity Act * Patients who are currently part of another research study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

iron deficiency anemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Iron deficiency anaemia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Leith Community Treatment Centre

    RECRUITING

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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