Detection of Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding Using a Novel Bleeding Sensor Capsule -Healthy Volunteers Study
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
About this trial
This is an interventional device feasibility trial for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 -60 years Ability to give written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Circulatory or hemodynamic instability with a clear need for urgent endoscopy or surgery (systolic blood pressure <100 mmHg,heart rate > 100 / min) Known current stenosis of the GI tract Presence of pacemaker or other implantable electronic device Dysphagia or difficulties in swallowing pills the size of the capsule History of achalasia or known esophageal dysmotility History of gastroparesis History of severe constipation (1 bowel movement per week or less) Healthy volunteers who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant during the investigation Active psychological issues preventing participation Stomach bezoar History of severe esophagitis History of Crohn disease History of diverticulitis History of bowel obstruction Suspected gastrointestinal tumor disease Planned MRI investigation (MRI needed before the capsule is excreted)
Sites / Locations
- Institut klinické a experimentální medicíny (IKEM),
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
PillSense System
All subjects were asked to swallow a PillSense Capsule, followed by the ingestion of autologous blood mixed with water, to verify the ability of the PillSense System to correctly identify blood.