Video-based tool to boost colonoscopy quality for low-volume doctors
Official title: Video-Based Bundle to Improve Screening Colonoscopy Quality in Lower-Volume Clinicians
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11344632 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new, AI-assisted video-based approach helps lower-volume colonoscopy doctors perform higher-quality screenings to catch polyps and reduce cancer risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $346,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK147605-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11344632 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older who undergo colonoscopy and are treated by lower-volume colonoscopists.
✕Less likely to help
Patients treated by high-volume, experienced endoscopists with already optimal quality may have limited additional benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to use video review and AI-enabled feedback to improve colonoscopy technique among clinicians who perform fewer procedures. The team will collect and analyze colonoscopy videos, apply a validated skill rubric, and provide targeted feedback to enhance key quality measures. By focusing on rural and peri-urban settings, the study seeks practical ways to raise adenomaton detection and adherence to best practices across real-world clinics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients served by lower-volume colonoscopy clinicians could experience higher-quality screenings and lower colorectal cancer risk.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work shows video-based skill assessment correlates with quality metrics and can inform improvement, but applying this in lower-volume settings is novel.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Anthony D. — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Yang, Anthony D.
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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.