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NCT02947997 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Pilot Study for Imaging of the Esophagus Using Tethered Capsule OCT Endomicroscopy With Distal Scanning
A clinical trial of Healthy, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 4
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02947997: Completed study of Healthy, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT02947997 is a study of Healthy that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 4 participants, below the 647-participant average among 1,090 other Healthy trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02947997, a study of Healthy, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 4 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to test feasibility of a redesigned tethered capsule catheter that contains an integrated micro-motor. Investigators will be testing imaging of this new technology in healthy volunteers.
Primary Outcome
An investigator to assess the quality of the recorded images obtained with each exam after imaging has been completed
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE OFDI capsule
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 4 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-12 |
What the finished NCT02947997 record still lists
NCT02947997 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 4 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 647-participant average among 1,090 other Healthy trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Healthy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which OFDI capsule is the first listed.
NCT02947997 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02947997 about?
NCT02947997 is a clinical study titled "Pilot Study for Imaging of the Esophagus Using Tethered Capsule OCT Endomicroscopy With Distal Scanning". The purpose of this study is to test feasibility of a redesigned tethered capsule catheter that contains an integrated micro-motor. Investigators will be testing imaging of this new technology in healthy volunteers.
What is the current status of trial NCT02947997?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 4 participants. The study started on 2015-09. Estimated completion is 2015-12.
What conditions does trial NCT02947997 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02947997?
The interventions under investigation include: OFDI capsule (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02947997?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02947997 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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