AI magic: can doctors spot fake colonoscopy images?

NCT ID NCT06553326

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested an AI system called EndoStyle that can change the style of colonoscopy images to look like they came from different video processors. 40 doctors with colonoscopy experience were shown sequences of real and AI-transformed images to see if they could tell the difference. The goal is to help AI training work across different hospital equipment, potentially improving colon cancer detection.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: EndoStyle device (AI image style transfer software)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help train AI systems to work with different types of endoscopy equipment, potentially improving colon cancer detection across hospitals.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed survey with only 40 physicians, testing whether they can tell AI-transformed images from real ones. It does not directly test cancer detection or patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colon carcinoma colonic neoplasm colorectal cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COLON CANCER COLON RECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Clinic of Würzburg

Würzburg, Bavaria, 97080, Germany

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