Using AI to help trainees detect colon polyps during colonoscopy

Impact of Computer Aided Detection on Trainee Polyp Miss Rates Using a Tandem Colonoscopy Design

NA · Northwestern University · NCT06676930

This study tests if using artificial intelligence can help gastroenterology trainees find colon polyps better during colonoscopy procedures.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment180 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorNorthwestern University (other)
Locations1 site (Chicago, Illinois)
Trial IDNCT06676930 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the ability of gastroenterology trainees to detect colon polyps during tandem colonoscopy procedures. Trainees will perform colonoscopies with and without the assistance of a computer-aided detection (CADe) system, which has previously shown promise in reducing polyp miss rates among experienced gastroenterologists. The study aims to determine if AI can similarly enhance the performance of trainees and will also explore their perceptions of AI's role in their training. By comparing the adenoma and sessile serrated polyp miss rates, the study seeks to improve colonoscopy outcomes and training methods.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients referred for screening or surveillance colonoscopy.

Not a fit: Patients referred for polypectomy or diagnostic colonoscopy, or those with prior right colon surgery, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved detection rates of pre-cancerous polyps among gastroenterology trainees, potentially reducing the incidence of colorectal cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in using AI to reduce polyp miss rates among experienced endoscopists, but this approach with trainees is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients referred for screening or surveillance colonoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients referred for polypectomy or diagnostic colonoscopy
* Patients with prior right colon surgery
* Prolonged insertion time (\>20 minutes)
* Poor bowel preparation (Boston Bowel Preparation Score less than or equal to 6)

Where this trial is running

Chicago, Illinois

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.

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Conditions: Colon Polyps, Colonoscopy, Artificial Intelligence, tandem colonoscopy, randomized controlled trial, adenoma miss rate

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.