Passive video capsule endoscopy is the criterion standard for small-bowel diseases but cannot be used for the large gastric cavity.This blinded prospective study investigates the accuracy of the magnetic-controlled capsule endoscopy compared to gastroscopy in patients with gastric symptoms and indication for upper GI Endoscopy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
70
MCE first, followed by standard gastroscopy
Shanghai Changhai Hospital
Shanghai, China
Accuracy of magnetic-controlled capsule endoscopy(MCE) Versus Standard Gastroscopy in the diagnosis of diffuse and local lesions
Time frame: 2 days
Examination times of capsule and standard gastroscopy
Time frame: 1 hour
Patient acceptance of capsule gastroscopy and standard gastroscopy
Time frame: 3 days
Adverse events of both procedures
Time frame: 2 weeks
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