NCT04068480

Brief Summary

Magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy (MCCE) is an outstanding opportunity for the painless endoscopic screening of the esophagus and stomach before small bowel examiantion. Further improvement in patients positioning might increase the esophageal transit time of the capsule endoscope and could improve the sensitivity and specificity of the esophageal MCCE investigation. Our present study aimed to compare the visualization of the esophagus (especially the Z-line) with different capsule swallowing protocols.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
20mo left

Started Nov 2017

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

Click on a node to explore related trials.

Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress84%
Nov 2017Dec 2027

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 15, 2017

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 22, 2019

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 28, 2019

Completed
7.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2026

Expected
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2027

Last Updated

October 3, 2025

Status Verified

September 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

9.1 years

First QC Date

August 22, 2019

Last Update Submit

September 30, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

capsule endoscopymagnetically assisted capsule endoscopyMCCEEsophagusnon-invasive endoscopy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Reflux esophagitis

    Proportion and the severity of reflux (Los Angeles classification) comparing to gastroscopy

    1 year

  • Diseases

    Proportion of other disorders of oesophagus and stomach comparing to gastroscopy

    1 year

  • Stomach examination

    Analyze the visualisation of gastric mucosa with MACE system

    1 year

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Restrain time

    1 year

  • Cleanliness

    1 year

Study Arms (1)

Capsule endoscopy patients

Patients swallowed the capsules in left lateral position, leaning on their left forearms and elbows, while we were positioning the magnet tightly against their backs. With the magnetic field vector X,Y,Z axis 180, -90 and 90, respectively. After swallowing the capsules with a small amount of water, they remained in this left lateral decubitus position.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Every patient who met the eligibility criteria and had MCCE examination with esophageal protocol.

You may qualify if:

  • \- patients referred for small bowel capsule endoscopy in any indication

You may not qualify if:

  • known or suspected stricture in the GI tract
  • previous surgery with bowel anastomosis
  • swallowing complaints
  • dementia
  • implanted cardioverter defibrillator
  • inability to sign the informed consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Endo-Kapszula Privat Medical Cenbter

Székesfehérvár, --None---, 8000, Hungary

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Esophageal Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Gastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Study Officials

  • László Madácsy, Prof.

    Bács-Kiskun County Teaching Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Clinical Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 22, 2019

First Posted

August 28, 2019

Study Start

November 15, 2017

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2027

Last Updated

October 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations