Comparing single-use and reusable gastroscopes in surgery
Official title: Performance Characteristics and Technical Outcomes of Single-use Versus Reusable Gastroscopes Evaluated in the Operating Room in Acute, Subacute and Elective Patients
Run by Zealand University Hospital · NCT06581016 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether single-use gastroscopes work as well as reusable ones for patients needing a gastroscopy for upper gastrointestinal issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 700 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Zealand University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Køge) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06581016 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who require acute, subacute, or elective gastroscopies in the operating theater.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not require gastroscopy or are under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the performance and technical outcomes of single-use gastroscopes compared to reusable gastroscopes in patients undergoing gastroscopy in the operating theater. Participants will first receive a gastroscopy using a single-use device, followed by a procedure with a reusable device to assess if their effectiveness and success rates are comparable. The study focuses on patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders who require gastroscopy, providing a direct comparison of these two types of instruments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved safety and efficiency in gastroscopy procedures, potentially influencing clinical practice.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be limited studies directly comparing single-use and reusable gastroscopes, the approach of evaluating performance characteristics is common in medical device assessments.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Acute, subacute or elective gastroscopies in the operating theater * Age ≥ 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Zealand University Hospital
Køge, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Camilla Kjelkvist-Born, MD
- Email: camkj@regionsjaelland.dk
- Phone: +4528263875
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.