Effect of Multiple Pharmacological Interventions and Magnetic Control on Capsule Endoscopy Gastrointestinal Transit Time and Diagnostic Yield: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Capsule endoscopy (CE) is widely used for non-invasive evaluation of the small bowel; however, its effectiveness may be hindered by slow gastrointestinal transit and limited battery duration. A range of approaches-including pharmacologic agents, bowel-cleansing preparations, and magnetically guided control-has been introduced to improve the efficiency of the examination. This systematic review and meta-analysis compares the impact of these interventions on transit dynamics and examination completion.

Methods

Comprehensive searches of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science identified randomized controlled trials and observational studies assessing magnetic guidance, prokinetics, or purgatives in adults undergoing small-bowel capsule endoscopy. Outcomes of interest incl

SUBMITTER: Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature