Using AI to improve the quality of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy reports

A Prospective, Single-arm, Single-center Observational Study to Evaluate the Clinical Effectiveness of an Intelligent Reporting System for the Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Observational Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University · NCT05851716

This study tests whether using an AI tool to help write reports during upper gastrointestinal endoscopies can make those reports better than the usual way of doing it.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
Trial IDNCT05851716 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the effectiveness of an AI-based reporting system designed to enhance the quality of reports generated during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Participants will undergo routine endoscopy, where junior endoscopists will draft reports with AI assistance, while senior endoscopists will use traditional methods. The study aims to determine if the AI system can improve the completeness of these reports compared to standard practices.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for screening, surveillance, or diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Not a fit: Patients with contraindications for endoscopy, active gastrointestinal bleeding, or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate and comprehensive endoscopy reports, ultimately improving patient care.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of AI in medical reporting is a growing field, this specific application in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy reporting is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 18 years
2. Aim to undergo screening, surveillance, and diagnosis
3. Undergo sedated EGD
4. Able to read, understand, and sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. EGD contraindications
2. Not suitable for sedated endoscopy after anaesthesia evaluation
3. Biopsy contraindications
4. Active upper gastrointestinal bleeding or emergency oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
5. Pregnancy
6. Upper gastrointestinal surgery or residual stomach
7. Not suitable for recruitment after investigator evaluation because of other high-risk conditions

Where this trial is running

Wuhan, Hubei

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.
Conditions Endoscopy, GastrointestinalArtificial Intelligence
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.