Clinical Trial: The Accuracy and Acceptability of Magnet Assisted Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Esophageal Pathology: a Pilot Study

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: The Accuracy and Acceptability of Magnet Assisted Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Esophageal Pathology: a Pilot Study

Brief Summary: A pilot study to assess the accuracy and acceptability of a magnet assisted capsule endoscopy in detecting esophageal pathology compared to standard endoscopy.

Detailed Summary:

This will be a single centre feasibility study performed at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts.

We will assess the accuracy of MACE compared to gastroscopy in diagnosing Barretts oesophagus and esophageal varices. Patients will have both tests on the same ay, with the endoscopic findings compared.


Sponsor: University of Nottingham

Current Primary Outcome: Diagnostic accuarcy [ Time Frame: immediate ]

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Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: comfort [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]

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Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: University of Nottingham

Dates:
Date Received: July 28, 2016
Date Started: July 2016
Date Completion: July 2017
Last Updated: July 28, 2016
Last Verified: July 2016