The Accuracy and Acceptability of Magnet Assisted Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Esophageal Pathology: a Pilot Study
- Conditions
- Oesophageal VaricesBarrett'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
Due to have a clinically indicated gastroscopy Barrett's oesophagus/ oesophageal varices or Controls Able to give informed consent
Unable to give consent Pregnant Pacemaker swallowing difficulties
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description MACE Magnet assissted capsule endoscopy MACE procedure OGD Magnet assissted capsule endoscopy Clinically indicated gastroscopy
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Diagnostic accuarcy immediate endoscopic
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method comfort 2 weeks questionnaire
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Nottingham University Hospital
🇬🇧Nottingham, United Kingdom