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NCT02445027 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Pilot Study for Imaging of the Esophagus Using a Tethered Capsule OCT Endomicroscopy in the Primary Care Setting
A NA study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT02445027: Completed NA study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT02445027 is a NA study that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02445027, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The goal of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of tethered capsule Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) endomicroscopy as a device for population-based screening in the primary care practice environment.
Primary Outcome
Number of Participants able to swallow the capsule successfully. An investigator will assess the quality of the recorded images and movies obtained with each exam after imaging has been completed. This is a feasibility study and was not used for any diagnosis.
Interventions
- DEVICE MGH OCT Imaging Capsule
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-09-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-03-18 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02445027 record still lists
NCT02445027 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which MGH OCT Imaging Capsule is the first listed.
NCT02445027 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02445027 about?
NCT02445027 is a clinical study titled "Pilot Study for Imaging of the Esophagus Using a Tethered Capsule OCT Endomicroscopy in the Primary Care Setting". The goal of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of tethered capsule Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) endomicroscopy as a device for population-based screening in the primary care practice environment.
What is the current status of trial NCT02445027?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2014-09-16. Estimated completion is 2020-03-18.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02445027?
The interventions under investigation include: MGH OCT Imaging Capsule (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02445027?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02445027's enrollment target sits among peer trials
60 1164th of 2000 higher than 745 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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