Evaluating new imaging techniques for monitoring inflammatory bowel disease

Image Enhanced Endoscopy Technology to Improve the Detection of Colorectal Dysplasia in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

NA · Royal Perth Hospital · NCT06266104

This study tests if new imaging techniques for colonoscopy can help people with inflammatory bowel disease get better results than the standard method.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment270 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorRoyal Perth Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Perth, Western Australia)
Trial IDNCT06266104 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of Image Enhanced Endoscopy technologies, specifically TXI and LCI, for surveillance colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It compares these newer imaging methods to the traditional dye-spray chromoendoscopy, which is currently the gold standard. By conducting a randomized controlled trial, the study aims to determine if these advanced imaging techniques can provide reliable results while potentially saving time and resources during procedures.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 18 to 75 with inflammatory bowel disease who require surveillance colonoscopy as per Australian guidelines.

Not a fit: Patients with active disease, inadequate bowel preparation, previous surgical resection of the colon, or a history of bowel cancer may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could streamline surveillance colonoscopy for IBD patients, making it more efficient and less invasive.

How similar studies have performed: While dye-spray chromoendoscopy is well-established, the use of TXI and LCI in IBD surveillance is novel and has not been formally evaluated in a randomized controlled trial setting.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with inflammatory bowel disease aged 18 to 75 years, that meet Australian recommendations to undergo surveillance colonoscopy will be identified and invited participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any active disease
* Inadequate bowel preparation
* Previous surgical resection involving the colon
* History of bowel cancer

Where this trial is running

Perth, Western Australia

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Dysplasia

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.