NCT04588974

Brief Summary

Newly development of capsule endoscopy provides a comfortable and minimal invasive modality which is an alternative to conventional esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD). The use of capsule endoscopy beyond the small bowel is increasing and several capsule endoscopy systems have been introduced for the examination of the esophagus and colon. The current capsule endoscopy systems are less effective for the upper gastrointestinal tract examination. Short transit time in the esophagus and the passive movement of the capsule makes it more difficult to identify or visualize the lesion comparing with traditional EGD. The sensitivity rate of esophageal varices detection from capsule endoscopy was ranging from 65% to 80%. In order to control the capsule in the gastrointestinal tract for better visualization, many methods are invented. Magnetically assisted capsule endoscopy systems and string-mounted capsule endoscopy are applied in many studies. Magnetically assisted capsule endoscopy system and string-mounted capsule endoscopy are used to control the capsule endoscopy for elongating esophagus transit time to have a better visualization of the esophagus. The InsightEyes EGD System combines the string and magnetic assisted capsule endoscopy system to provide a real-time high-quality image during the examination. On the other hand, 3D image processing can be used for distinguishing the esophageal varices and normal folds well, theoretically. Thus, in this study, the investigators combine string, magnetically assisted capsule endoscopy systems, and 3D image processing together to form a new system for improving the detection of esophageal varices and other gastric lesions.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
140

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2020

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 4, 2020

Completed
11 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 15, 2020

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 19, 2020

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 31, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 31, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

October 19, 2020

Status Verified

October 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

October 4, 2020

Last Update Submit

October 13, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

esophageal varicescapsule endoscopy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • esophageal detection rate

    The investigators compare the detection rate of esophageal varices in the cirrhotic patients in the MACE system and 3D image processing with conventional EGD.

    upto 1 week after MACE and EGD

  • esophageal grading

    The investigators compare the grading consistency in the patients who have the esophageal varices between the two modalities, using the conventional EGD as gold standard.

    upto 1 week after MACE and EGD

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • image quality

    upto 1 week after MACE and EGD

  • gastric lesion comparison

    upto 1 week after MACE and EGD

  • preference in MACE or EGD

    upto 1 week after MACE and EGD

Study Arms (3)

Screening

Sixty-five cirrhotic patients with portal hypertensive symptoms (such as platelets count less than 100,000) will be enrolled to evaluate for the presence and stage of esophageal varices by using a magnetic-assisted capsule endoscope system with or without 3D image processing.

Device: magnetic-assisted capsule endoscope system (InsightEyes EGD System) with or without 3D images

Follow-up

Thirty-five cirrhotic patients with a history of endoscopy-confirmed esophageal varices will be included for the follow-up examination by using the magnetic-assisted capsule endoscope system with or without 3D images.

Device: magnetic-assisted capsule endoscope system (InsightEyes EGD System) with or without 3D images

Control

Another 40 volunteers with GI symptoms but no known gastrointestinal disease will be enrolled as the control group.

Device: magnetic-assisted capsule endoscope system (InsightEyes EGD System) with or without 3D images

Interventions

The patient will undergo both diagnostic tests within two days, a magnetic-assisted capsule endoscope system first and then conventional EGD will be carried on at least 4 hours afterward.

Also known as: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Olympus GIF-H290)
ControlFollow-upScreening

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

The investigators plan to include a total of 140 participants in this study. Sixty-five cirrhotic patients with portal hypertensive symptoms (such as platelets count less than 100,000) will be enrolled to evaluate for the presence and stage of esophageal varices by using a magnetic-assisted capsule endoscope system with or without 3D image processing. Thirty-five cirrhotic patients with a history of endoscopy-confirmed esophageal varices will be included for the follow-up examination by using the magnetic-assisted capsule endoscope system with or without 3D images. Another 40 healthy volunteers without known gastrointestinal disease will be enrolled as the control group.

You may qualify if:

  • The investigators plan to include a total of 140 participants in this study, aged from 20 to 75-year-old.

You may not qualify if:

  • Those participants with less than 20-year-old, having implanted electronic or magnetic devices, pregnant, or unable to swallow the capsule, will be excluded from the study.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Endoscopy Center for Diagnosis and Treatment, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Taipei, 112, Taiwan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Esophageal and Gastric Varices

Interventions

Endoscopy, Digestive System

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesHypertension, PortalLiver Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Techniques, Digestive SystemDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisEndoscopyDiagnostic Techniques, SurgicalDigestive System Surgical ProceduresSurgical Procedures, OperativeMinimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Central Study Contacts

Hung-En Lin, MD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 4, 2020

First Posted

October 19, 2020

Study Start

October 15, 2020

Primary Completion

July 31, 2022

Study Completion

July 31, 2022

Last Updated

October 19, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-10

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