New training program helps doctors spot stomach cancer in real time
NCT ID NCT06981819
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a training system for confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE), a technique that lets doctors see cells in real time during an endoscopy. 147 patients with stomach lesions were examined by both experts and trainees. The goal was to see if the training helped doctors accurately diagnose gastric cancer and precancerous changes. The study aimed to improve early detection and make this advanced imaging more widely available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this training system could help more doctors use advanced imaging to spot gastric cancer early, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study focused on training effectiveness, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to all hospitals or endoscopists.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University
Shanghai, China
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