Plain-English translation of NCT07219537 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a new imaging tool—a small capsule about the size of a vitamin pill, attached to a string—that can take pictures inside your lower bowel without requiring sedation. The capsule is gently inserted and moved upward in a slow spiral motion, sending real-time images to a computer screen. This pilot study will test whether this inexpensive tool works safely and effectively in both healthy people and those with conditions like Lynch Syndrome, Crohn's disease, or inflammatory bowel disease.
Current methods to look inside the lower bowel often require sedation and can be expensive or uncomfortable. Researchers want to see if this new device can provide a simpler, less invasive way to detect disease in the bowel.
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If you join this study, you will prepare your bowel using standard prep instructions, then come to Massachusetts General Hospital for the procedure. The small capsule will be inserted into your lower bowel and will gradually move upward on its own, taking pictures as it goes. The images appear on a screen in real time, allowing the research team to see what's happening inside your bowel. The entire procedure is designed to be done without sedation, and you'll receive clear instructions on what to expect before, during, and after.
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