New light on colonoscopy: can enhanced imaging spot more polyps?

NCT ID NCT06979232

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special light technology (enhanced white light endoscopy) helps doctors find more precancerous growths in the colon compared to standard colonoscopy. Over 800 adults aged 45 to 85 undergoing colonoscopy took part. The goal was to see if the enhanced light improves detection of adenomas, which can turn into cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Enhanced white light endoscopy (device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this imaging technique could help doctors find more precancerous polyps during routine colonoscopies, potentially preventing colorectal cancer.
What could go wrong: This is a completed device comparison study, so results are available. However, the benefit may be small or not apply to all patient groups or endoscopists.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal adenoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COLORECTAL ADENOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Armed Police Forces Hospital of Sichuan

Leshan, Sichuan, China
Chongqing General Hospital

Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China
Ningbo Ninth Hospital

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
People's Hospital of Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture

Korla, Xinjiang, 841000, China
Taizhou First People's Hospital

Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318020, China
The First People's Hospital of Lanzhou City

Lanzhou, Gansu, 730050, China
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine

Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150030, China

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