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Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a 3D-printed ingestible pill designed to sample microbiota from the GI tract, focusing on the ability to collect data also from the small intestine. The study also aims to assess ease of use and transit time.
Official title: A Pilot Proof of Concept Study, Single-center, Open-label Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of an Ingestible Pill for Gut Microbiome Sampling in Healthy Humans
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2026-01-21
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2026-01-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
3D-printed ingestible pill
The pill consists of a microporous architecture specifically designed to trap bacteria. The pill contains a ferrous (iron) ball for detection with a metal detection device and passes naturally and passively through the GI tract.
Locations (1)
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States