AI vs. microscope: could computer diagnosis replace lab tests for colon polyps?
NCT ID NCT06062095
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can accurately identify the type of colon polyps during a colonoscopy, compared to standard visual inspection by the doctor. Over 1,700 adults having a colonoscopy will be randomly assigned to either AI-assisted or standard diagnosis. If AI proves reliable, it could allow doctors to decide on follow-up care immediately, reducing the need for lab analysis and lowering healthcare costs.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 1,764 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * undergoing elective colonoscopy with any indication (screening, surveillance or diagnostic) and complete colonoscopy (caecal intubation) with at least one colorectal polyp detected will be recruited Exclusion Criteria: * personal history of CRC or inflammatory bowel disease, prior colorectal surgery, receiving anticoagulant therapy * lack of informed consent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Combined Endoscopy Unit, ALice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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