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

University of Nottingham50 enrolled

Overview

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

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Barrett's Oesophagus Oesophageal Varices

Interventions

Magnet assissted capsule endoscopyDEVICE

Patients due to have a clinically indicated gastroscopy will be asked to have a MACE procedure on the same day

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

Nottingham University Hospital

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Diagnostic accuarcy

endoscopic

Time frame: immediate

Secondary Outcomes

comfort

questionnaire

Time frame: 2 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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