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

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Oesophageal Varices
Barrett's Oesophagus
Interventions
Device: Magnet assissted capsule endoscopy
Registration Number
NCT02852161
Lead Sponsor
University of Nottingham
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 Description

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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

Due to have a clinically indicated gastroscopy Barrett's oesophagus/ oesophageal varices or Controls Able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to give consent Pregnant Pacemaker swallowing difficulties

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
MACEMagnet assissted capsule endoscopyMACE procedure
OGDMagnet assissted capsule endoscopyClinically indicated gastroscopy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Diagnostic accuarcyimmediate

endoscopic

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
comfort2 weeks

questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nottingham University Hospital

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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