Real-time computer-aided endoscopic diagnosis of colorectal polyps
Official title: Translational Development of Endoscopic Real Time Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Colorectal Polyps
Funded at VA Boston Health Care System · NIH-11411504 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A real-time AI tool is being developed to help doctors identify whether colorectal polyps are cancerous or benign during colonoscopy, with a focus on VA patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Boston Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2026 |
| Project end | September 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| NIH project number | 1IU1RD001795-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11411504 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults undergoing colonoscopy at VA facilities who have polyps detected during the procedure.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without polyps or those not undergoing colonoscopy may not directly benefit from this specific diagnostic tool.
What this research studies
This project aims to translate advances in AI-powered endoscopy into clinical use to predict polyp pathology during colonoscopy. It builds on real-time imaging and deep learning to distinguish neoplastic from non-neoplastic polyps as procedures happen. If successful, it could reduce unnecessary polypectomies and speed up decision-making, potentially lowering costs and improving patient care within the VA system. The work will involve collaboration with the VA Boston Healthcare System to test the technology in real clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from faster, more accurate real-time polyp assessment during colonoscopy, potentially reducing unnecessary removals and associated costs.
How similar studies have gone: Other AI-based endoscopic CADx studies have shown promise in predicting polyp pathology, but clinical translation in real-world VA settings is still evolving.
Where this research is happening
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VA Boston Health Care System
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rodriguez-Diaz, Eladio — VA Boston Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Rodriguez-Diaz, Eladio
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.