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Comparison of the Atmo Motility Gas Capsule System to the Reference Standard

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
IBS
Gastroparesis
Slow Transit Constipation
Interventions
Device: SmartPill Monitoring System
Device: Atmo Motility Gas Capsule System
Registration Number
NCT05718505
Lead Sponsor
Atmo Biosciences Pty Ltd
Brief Summary

The study objective is to demonstrate the equivalence of the Atmo Motility Gas Capsule System with the predicate SmartPill in measuring gastric emptying time and colonic transit time through examination of device agreement.

Detailed Description

The clinical protocol for the study is designed to compare the performance of the Atmo Motility Gas Capsule System to the predicate device, the SmartPill GI Monitoring System, in patients with chronic GI symptoms suggestive of GI motility disorders (specifically gastroparesis and slow transit constipation), in order to demonstrate substantial equivalence. This study will involve the recruitment of symptomatic participants from a population that is representative of that for which the device is intended.

The primary objective of this study is the assessment of the agreement of Atmo Motility and SmartPill Systems' results with regards to both GET and CTT. The SmartPill is the accepted gold standard test for GI motility transit time analysis. Device agreement will be primarily examined through Bland-Altman analyses for GET and CTT measurements from the Atmo Motility and SmartPill Systems.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
209
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Adults (M/F/other) between the ages of 22-80 years of age

  2. High probability of compliance and completion of study.

  3. Fulfilling one or more of the following criteria:

    A. Received a delayed gastric emptying result from a gastric emptying study (gastric scintigraphy [GES] or gastric emptying breath test [GEBT] or SmartPill) in the last two years AND/OR presenting with 2 or more of the following symptoms or signs: i. Nausea, vomiting, or retching (dry heaves) ii. Postprandial fullness or early satiety iii. Bloating or visible abdominal distention iv. Postprandial discomfort or pain AND/OR; B. Suffering from symptoms of chronic idiopathic constipation based on ROME IV criteria (exclusion of constipation caused by structural abnormalities), participant should have at least 1 bowel motion per week (either assisted or unassisted by medication) AND/OR; C. Suffering from symptoms of IBS-C based on ROME IV criteria

  4. Participant or their legally authorized representative has the ability to provide informed consent and comply with the protocol.

Exclusion Criteria
  1. Recent abdominal and/or pelvic surgery (past 3 months)
  2. Acute diverticulitis, confirmed by CT scan in past 3 months, diverticular stricture, and other intestinal strictures
  3. Chronic daily use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen)
  4. Pregnant or breastfeeding
  5. Patients on long-acting glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1)
  6. Active implantable devices (e.g. gastric stimulator, pacemaker, defibrillator) [continuous glucose monitors are permitted]
  7. Evidence of metabolic disease within the last six months (overt hypothyroidism [high TSH, low FT4], uncontrolled diabetes [hemoglobin A1c >10%] within the past 6 months) not stabilized within the past 3 months via constant medication (dosage and type must be consistent) usage
  8. History of gastric bezoar formation
  9. Presence of fistulas or other mechanical GI obstruction
  10. Radiation enteritis
  11. History of fecal impaction
  12. Suspicion of other organic GI disease
  13. Suspicion of obscure GI bleeding
  14. Unable to stop medications that may alter gastric pH (such as proton pump inhibitors) for 7 days prior to and during study
  15. Unable to stop medications that may alter GI motility (GLP-1 agonists, anticholinergics, metformin, antispasmodic, prokinetics) for 72 hours prior to and during study.
  16. Chronic daily use of cannabinoids (e.g., dronabinol, marijuana)
  17. Unable to stop laxatives (docusate, lactulose, sorbitol, senna, bisacodyl), suppositories (glycerin), and enema 72 hours prior to and during the study. Limited use of rescue laxatives is permissible at the investigators discretion but must be tracked in the electronic case report form (eCRF).
  18. May require an MRI scan during the duration of this study
  19. BMI > 40kg/m2
  20. Allergies to any of the ingredients used in the standardized meal

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
SmartPill Monitoring SystemSmartPill Monitoring SystemThe SmartPill GI Monitoring System (Medtronic) offers a method for measuring gastric emptying time (GET), small bowel transit time (SBTT), colonic transit time (CTT), small bowel large bowel transit time (SLBTT) and whole gut transit time (WGTT) with a single test, which can be used as an aid for the diagnosis of both gastroparesis and slow transit constipation. The SmartPill System measures pH, temperature and pressure. It is approved for use in the measurement of GI transit times by the FDA.
Atmo Motility Gas Capsule SystemAtmo Motility Gas Capsule SystemThe Atmo Motility Gas Capsule System (Atmo Biosciences) offers a novel method for measuring GET, SBTT, SLBTT, CTT and WGTT. This device measures temperature, relative humidity, hydrogen concentration and carbon dioxide concentration, along with indicators of fermentation activity, capsule tumble and antenna reflectance as it transit through the GI tract. It has the added benefit of recording information on the fermentation and gas profiles within the GI tract.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
GET as measured by the Atmo Motility SystemDay 1 to Day 10

Interpretation of gastric emptying time by central readers using the Atmo Motility System

GET as measured by the SmartPill SystemDay 1 to Day 10

Interpretation of gastric emptying time by central readers of the SmartPill System

CTT as measured by the Atmo Motility SystemDay 1 to Day 10

Interpretation of colonic transit time by central readers using the Atmo Motility System

CTT as measured by the SmartPill SystemDay 1 to Day 10

Interpretation of colonic transit time by central readers using the SmartPill System

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Classification as rapid or not for all transit times: GET, SBTT, OCTT, SLBTT, CTT and WGTT as determined by SmartPillDay 1 to Day 10

Classification of all gut transit times as either rapid or not as measured by SmartPill

Qualitative description of per participant hydrogen and carbon dioxide gas profiles as determined by the Atmo Motility SystemDay 1 to Day 10

Description of gas production profiles as measured by the Atmo Motility System

Classification as delayed or not for GI transit times: SBTT, OCTT, SLBTT and WGTT as determined by SmartPillDay 1 to Day 10

Classification of all gut transit times as either delayed or not as measured by SmartPill

Classification as rapid or not for all transit times: GET, SBTT, OCTT, SLBTT, CTT and WGTT as determined by the Atmo Motility SystemDay 1 to Day 10

Classification of all gut transit times as either rapid or not as measured by Atmo

Classification as delayed or not for GI transit times: SBTT, OCTT, SLBTT and WGTT as determined by Atmo Motility SystemDay 1 to Day 10

Classification of all gut transit times as either delayed or not as measured by the Atmo System

Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Device Effects (ADEs), Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADEs), Unanticipated Serious Adverse Device Effects (USADEs) and device deficienciesDay 0 to Day 31

Description, number and outcomes of all adverse events, serious adverse events and others, summarized by recruitment site

Continuous transit time measures for SBTT, OCTT, SLBTT and WGTT for SmartPill and Atmo Motility SystemsDay 1 to Day 10

Measurement of gut transit times as as measured by the SmartPill and Atmo Systems, expressed in hours:minutes

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Michigan

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Massachusetts General Hospital

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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