Ham model could help train better colonoscopy doctors
NCT ID NCT07609017
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to develop a web-based scoring system to objectively measure how well endoscopists control the tip of their scope during a common colonoscopy technique called snare tip soft coagulation (STSC). Researchers will use a ham-based model to test endoscopists at different experience levels. The goal is to see if this scoring system can reliably assess skill, track improvement, and potentially predict future performance. About 71 digestive endoscopists will participate.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, objective way to assess and improve endoscopists' skills, potentially reducing polyp recurrence after colonoscopy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study using an artificial model, not real patients. The scoring system may not translate to actual clinical performance or improve patient outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UZ Ghent
RECRUITINGGhent, East-Flanders, 9000, Belgium