Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 18 and up

Comparing staining techniques for detecting dysplasia in colitis patients

Official title: A Prospective Trial Comparing Chromoendoscopy to a Digital Staining Technique and White Light in High Definition Colonoscopy in Patients With IBD Attending Scheduled Surveillance Colonoscopy

Run by Vastra Gotaland Region · NCT06223347 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing different imaging methods during colonoscopy to see which one is best at finding early signs of dysplasia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment106 (estimated)
SponsorVastra Gotaland Region
Government
Locations1 site (Gothenburg, Molndal)
Trial IDNCT06223347 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals scheduled for surveillance colonoscopy due to inflammatory bowel disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have undergone total colectomy or have poorly prepared bowels will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study compares different imaging techniques, including chromoendoscopy, white light imaging (WLI), narrow band imaging (NBI), and texture and color enhancement imaging (TXI), to determine the most effective method for diagnosing dysplasia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during scheduled surveillance colonoscopy. Utilizing high-definition colonoscopy, the study aims to identify the simplest and most efficient approach for dysplasia detection. By evaluating these techniques against each other, the research seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate and easier detection of dysplasia in colitis patients, potentially improving surveillance and treatment outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for dysplasia detection, but this specific comparison of methods is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Person schedules to IBD- surveillance colonoscopy.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Total Colectomy.
* Not well prepared Bowel. BBPS under 2 at any segement.
* Pregnancy.

Where it's running

  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital
    Gothenburg, Molndal, Sweden
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.