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

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02852161

Acronym

MACE

Enrollment

Registered

2016-08-02

Start date

2016-07-31

Completion date

2018-10-31

Last updated

2022-01-10

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Conditions

Barrett's Oesophagus, Oesophageal Varices

Brief summary

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

Detailed description

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.

Interventions

DEVICEMagnet assissted capsule endoscopy

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

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

SINGLE (Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

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

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Diagnostic accuarcy	immediate	endoscopic

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
comfort	2 weeks	questionnaire

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 1, 2026