Capsule Gastric Endoscopy for Gastric Disease Screening in Simulated Home Scenarios
NCT ID: NCT06848400
Last Updated: 2025-07-09
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
482 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-03-03
2026-12-31
Brief Summary
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What is the diagnostic accuracy of the ACG system, using conventional esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) as a standard of reference?
Does AI-assisted ACG reading improve diagnostic accuracy or reduce reading time compared to manual ACG video reading?
Researchers will compare ACG results to conventional EGD findings (standard of reference) to determine if ACG can serve as a reliable method for UGI disease detection in home scenarios.
Participants will:
Undergo an ACG examination in a simulated home environment. Complete an EGD procedure within 24 hours post-ACG ingestion.
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Detailed Description
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Capsule endoscopy (CE), primarily comprising magnetic capsule endoscopy (MCE) and powerless capsule endoscopy (PCE), is an innovative medical technology that enables comfortable and comprehensive examinations of the digestive tract (4-6). MCE relies on costly magnetic guidance equipment for capsule manipulation (7), a process that requires specialized technicians. These inherent limitations pose barriers to its clinical use and acceptance in various settings, such as primary hospitals and community health centers.
To overcome these challenges, we have developed an automated, wireless, artificial intelligent (AI) integrated Capsule Gastroscopy (ACG) System (GICE-1000, AI Mobile Gastroscopy, Guangzhou Side Medical Technology Co., Ltd) for detecting gastric lesions. After the stomach is distended with ingested, the capsule examines the entire stomach through standardised body position changes by the participant, eliminating the need for any magnetic guidance equipment. The video sequence can be viewed in real-time using a cellphone and transmitted via WIFI to a cloud server for remote reading. Characterized by its comfort, operational simplicity, and remote controllability, GICE-1000 is poised to enhance the early detection and treatment rate of UGI abnormalities in different settings, including both community hospitals and homes, thereby alleviating healthcare system burdens. However, there is no prospective study to assess the diagnostic accuracy of GICE-1000 in home scenarios.
The study is structured into three distinct phases: the screening period, the examination period, and the follow-up period.
1. Screening Period:
The investigators or research assistants will identify eligible participants, including patients and volunteers in the hospital, and provide a detailed explanation of the study, including relevant information and potential risks.
Once a participant signs the informed consent form, the researcher will assign a screening number, record baseline demographic information, and evaluate eligibility based on the study's inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria and do not meet any exclusion criteria will be assigned an enrollment number.
2. Intervention Period:
2.1 Preparation One day prior to the examination, investigators or research assistants will instruct enrolled participants on preparation for the ACG examination. Participants will be advised to fast for 8 hours before the procedure but may drink clear, non-carbonated beverages.
2.2 Procedure of ACG examination
1. Thirty minutes before the examination, participants will report to the hospital's examination room, designed to simulate a home environment. Participants will watch an instructional video on a mobile device and ingest a streptozotocin granule-dimethylsiloxane suspension to clear gastric mucus and foam, improving visualization for the ACG examination.
2. Participants will undergo the ACG examination with video guidance from the mobile app for the ACG device. Following the video instructions, participants will connect the capsule to a mobile device, activate the capsule independently, and ingest it with water to begin the examination. Participants will adjust their body positions as instructed in the video until the examination is complete. Participants are not allowed to view the real-time videos of the ACG examination. During the procedure, researchers will only observe and record whether the participants complete the examination as instructed and note any adverse events.
3. After the ACG examination, the examination data will be uploaded to a cloud server or exported using the device manufacturer's reading system.
2.3 EGD examination
1. Participants should fast for at least 8 hours before the examination with clear water allowed, and take the streptozotocin granule-dimethylsiloxane suspension 30 minutes prior to the procedure. Anesthesia (either local or general) will be administered based on the patient's preference and clinical condition.
2. White-light EGD will be performed by endoscopists (with \> 500 EGD procedures performed) who are blinded to the results of the ACG examination results, within 24 hours after the ingestion of the capsule. The procedure for this study will adhere to the Systematic Screening Protocol for the Stomach (SSS), as outlined by Yao et al(8). This approach includes taking 22 standardized endoscopic photographs to ensure comprehensive visualization of the stomach. Additionally, at least 5 images will be captured from the esophagus, and 2 images will be obtained from the duodenum-one from the first portion (D1) and one from the second portion (D2). This ensures systematic and thorough documentation for diagnostic purposes. At least two images will be captured for each abnormal lesion: one from the top view and one from the side view. This dual imaging approach ensures comprehensive documentation of the lesion's characteristics, aiding in accurate diagnosis and assessment.Any abnormal lesions observed will be documented, including lesion location, morphology, number, type, estimated size etc. Biopsies or treatments will be performed, if necessary, after completion of the white-light EGD examination, following standard clinical practices.
3. Anonymous EGD reports, images, and videos will be exported from the Endoscopy Unit's database.
2.4 ACG reading The ACG video will first be reviewed by a capsule reader (with experience reading \>100 capsules) who is blinded to the EGD results at the center where the patient was enrolled (non-randomized). The initial reading will be conducted in standard mode, according - at 10 frames per s in single-view mode in the small bowel, and 20 frames per s in the oesophagus or stomach. Landmarks, including the first image of the gastrointestinal tract, the first stomach image, the first duodenal image, and representative images of anatomical structures (including esophageal, EGJ, gastric fundus, gastric angle, cardia, body, antrum, pylorus, 1st and 2nd part of the duodenum), were manually selected by the reader. Observed findings were recorded through mouse clicks, ensuring comprehensive documentation of the anatomical and pathological features identified during the video review. This systematic approach allowed for detailed tracking and analysis of abnormalities and structure coverage. The reader should record any abnormalities noted during the ACG video reading, and take at least one representative image of each lesion. The recorded data will include lesion location, morphology, number of lesions, type of lesion, a visual estimation of lesion size, and coverage of gastric anatomical structures (fundus, gastric angle, cardia, body, antrum, pylorus). Additional data will include timestamps captured at the start and end of the reading, image quality, gastric cleanliness, and the degree of gastric filling, among other factors.
The ACG video will also be anonymized and randomly allocated to another center for blinded AI-assisted reading, with a reader (with experience reading \>100 capsules) who is unaware of the results from the initial manual reading and the EGD results. The reader will analyze the images and video data provided by the AI platform (Endonet) to make an AI-assisted diagnosis. Following the same documentation protocol as the manual reading, landmarks such as the first images of the gastrointestinal tract, stomach, and duodenum, as well as key anatomical regions (e.g., esophagus, EGJ, fundus, gastric angle, cardia, body, antrum, pylorus, D1 and D2) will be manually identified and captured through mouse clicks if available. Observations, abnormalities, and representative lesion images (at least one image for each lesion) will be recorded, along with lesion characteristics (location, morphology, number of lesions, type of lesion, estimated size), coverage of gastric anatomical structures (fundus, gastric angle, cardia, body, antrum, pylorus), overall image quality, cleanliness, and gastric filling, ensuring thorough documentation and analysis.
The study is aim to compare the diagnostic accuracy and reading time of AI-assisted ACG reading with standard manual reading. The documented data will include lesion location, morphology, number of lesions, type of lesion, size, coverage of gastric anatomical structures (fundus, gastric angle, cardia, body, antrum, pylorus), as well as image quality, gastric cleanliness, and degree of gastric filling. Additionally, the number of AI-selected images and AI-assisted ACG reading time will be recorded. The diagnostic outcomes of EGD will serve as the reference standard for assessing the diagnostic accuracy of ACG (including AI-assisted ACG reading).
3\. Study Completion After the completion of all clinical trial cases, the researcher will retain the informed consent forms, review and finalize the case report forms, verify the accuracy and clarity of the data, complete data entry and verification, conduct statistical analysis, and prepare the clinical trial report.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
DIAGNOSTIC
NONE
Study Groups
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Testing Group
Product name: Gastric Capsule Endoscope System Specification model: GICE-1000 Manufacturer: Guangzhou Side Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Participants fast for at least 8 hours and take mucolytics and anti-foaming agents 30 minutes before the ACG. Following video instructions, they connect the capsule with mobile, activate the capsule, and swallow it with water. Participants remain blinded to real-time ACG video. Researchers observe and record whether the participants have completed the examination as instructed in the video and any adverse events (without guidance). Data will be uploaded post-exam via WiFi or the manufacturer's system. Capsule discharge will be tracked.
AI-integrated Capsule Gastroscopy (ACG) examination
Product name: Gastric Capsule Endoscope System Specification model: GICE-1000 Manufacturer: Guangzhou Side Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Control group
Product name: Electronic gastrointestinal endoscope (EGD) Specifications and models: GIF-290 series Manufacturer: Olympus, Tokyo, Japan EGD was the reference standard against which ACG was compared, and it was performed within 24 hours post-ACG ingestion time. Participants will fast for at least 8 hours (clear water is allowed) and take mucolytics and anti-foaming agents 30 minutes before the EGD.
The EGD will then be performed by endoscopists with more than 500 EGD procedures completed, who are blinded to the ACG examination results. The procedure for this study will adhere to the Systematic Screening Protocol for the Stomach (SSS), as outlined by Yao et al(8).The endoscopists will record any lesions identified (including lesion type, location, size, number of lesions etc.), and biopsies or treatments will be performed following white-light EGD screening, if necessary. Anonymous reports, images, and videos will be exported for further analysis.
Electronic gastroduodenoscopy (EGD) examination
EGD was the reference standard against which ACG was compared, and it was performed within 24 hours post-ACG ingestion time.
Product name: Electronic gastrointestinal endoscope (EGD) Specifications and models: GIF-290 series Manufacturer: Olympus, Tokyo, Japan
Interventions
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AI-integrated Capsule Gastroscopy (ACG) examination
Product name: Gastric Capsule Endoscope System Specification model: GICE-1000 Manufacturer: Guangzhou Side Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Electronic gastroduodenoscopy (EGD) examination
EGD was the reference standard against which ACG was compared, and it was performed within 24 hours post-ACG ingestion time.
Product name: Electronic gastrointestinal endoscope (EGD) Specifications and models: GIF-290 series Manufacturer: Olympus, Tokyo, Japan
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Individuals meeting the following criteria:
i. Healthy volunteers; ii. Suspected presence of gastrointestinal diseases, with one or more of the following clinical symptoms: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, black or bloody stools, loss of appetite, bloating, or indigestion; iii. Follow-up of gastric lesions post-endoscopic resection.
3. Willing to participate voluntarily in the clinical trial and provide written informed consent.
4. Capable of communicating with researchers and complying with trial requirements.
Exclusion Criteria
2. Individuals at high risk of gastrointestinal obstruction, including those identified as being at risk of gastrointestinal stenosis based on the Gastrointestinal Stenosis Assessment Form, those in whom gastrointestinal obstruction cannot be clinically excluded, or individuals with a history of gastrointestinal surgery, severe motor dysfunction, or pseudobulbar palsy.
3. Individuals with swallowing dysfunction.
4. Individuals deemed unfit for surgery or unwilling to undergo any surgical procedures.
5. Participants who are unable to comprehend and/or comply with physician instructions during the examination.
6. Individuals with other medical risks that contraindicate the use of a capsule gastric endoscopy system, or those deemed unsuitable for participation in this study at the discretion of the investigator.
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero
OTHER
Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
OTHER
Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
OTHER
ZhuHai Hospital
OTHER
Pingshan People's Hospital
UNKNOWN
Ganzhou People's Hospital
UNKNOWN
Wuxi People's Hospital
OTHER
Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
OTHER
Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen
OTHER
Mianyang Central Hospital
OTHER
Renhua People's Hospital
UNKNOWN
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Renhua People's Hospital
Shaoguan, Guangdong, China
Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Pingshan People's Hospital
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Zhuhai People's Hospital
Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
Wuxi People's Hospital.
Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
Ganzhou People's Hospital
Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
Mianyang Central Hospital
Mianyang, Sichuan, China
Prince of Wales Hospital of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, , Hong Kong
Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero
Brescia, , Italy
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Wentian Prof. Liu
Role: primary
Hui Prof. Yang
Role: primary
xiang prof. li
Role: primary
Li Prof. Xiang
Role: primary
Xiaofeng Prof. Wang
Role: primary
xiaohong Prof. Xu
Role: primary
QIANG PROF. ZHAN
Role: primary
chunping Prof. Zhu
Role: primary
xinhua PROF. ZHAO
Role: primary
YUN WONG PROF. LAU
Role: primary
References
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Wang FH, Zhang XT, Li YF, Tang L, Qu XJ, Ying JE, Zhang J, Sun LY, Lin RB, Qiu H, Wang C, Qiu MZ, Cai MY, Wu Q, Liu H, Guan WL, Zhou AP, Zhang YJ, Liu TS, Bi F, Yuan XL, Rao SX, Xin Y, Sheng WQ, Xu HM, Li GX, Ji JF, Zhou ZW, Liang H, Zhang YQ, Jin J, Shen L, Li J, Xu RH. The Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO): Clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer, 2021. Cancer Commun (Lond). 2021 Aug;41(8):747-795. doi: 10.1002/cac2.12193. Epub 2021 Jul 1.
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Other Identifiers
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NFEC-2024-416
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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