Evaluating a smart capsule for monitoring intra-abdominal pressure

Evaluating Effectiveness of Elevated Intra-abdominal Pressure (IAP) by PressureDOT.

Observational China Medical University Hospital · NCT06709924

This study is testing a new smart capsule that can safely and easily monitor pressure in the abdomen to see if it works better than current methods.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages20 Months to 65 Months
SexAll
SponsorChina Medical University Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Taichung)
Trial IDNCT06709924 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study tests the effectiveness of the PressureDOT, a real-time pressure-sensing smart capsule designed to monitor elevated intra-abdominal pressure. Unlike traditional methods that require invasive procedures, the PDT capsule offers a minimally invasive and wireless solution, aiming to reduce risks such as urinary tract infections. The study will involve healthy participants without prior abdominal surgeries, and it will assess the capsule's ability to continuously monitor pressure and temperature while transmitting data. The goal is to establish a new standard for monitoring intra-abdominal pressure.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals without any previous abdominal surgical history.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of abdominal surgeries or gastrointestinal obstructions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a safer and more efficient method for monitoring intra-abdominal pressure in patients.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, it is not clear if similar studies have shown success, as this method appears to be novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* healthy participants without previous surgical history

Exclusion Criteria:

* previous abdominal surgical history
* GI obstruction history
* no need of magnetic resonance imaging in two weeks after capsule ingestion.
* history of swallowing difficulty, dysphagia, odynophagia.

Where this trial is running

Taichung

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Intraabdominal PressureIntraabdominal pressurecapsule
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.