New light on colonoscopy: can enhanced imaging spot more polyps?
NCT ID NCT06979232
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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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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845 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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45 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Male or female aged 45 to 85 * 2\. Patients undergoing colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, positive fecal immunochemical test (FIT) results, gastrointestinal symptoms, or follow-up examination after colorectal polyp treatment * 3\. Capable of providing informed consent and agreeing to participate * 4\. Able and willing to follow all research processes Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Participated in other clinical trials, signed informed consent form, and in the follow-up period of other clinical trials; * 2\. Participated in clinical trials of drugs and is in the discontinuation period of experimental or control drugs; * 3\. Have had drug or alcohol abuse or psychological disorders in the past five years. * 4\. Pregnant or lactating patients; * 5\. Known to have polyposis syndrome; * 6\. Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding; * 7\. Previous history of inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, or colorectal surgery; * 8.Patients with contraindications to tissue biopsy; * 9\. History of allergies to the ingredients in intestinal cleansers; * 10\. Individuals with conditions such as intestinal obstruction or perforation, toxic megacolon, heart failure (grade III or IV), severe cardiovascular disease, severe liver failure, or renal insufficiency, among others. * 11\. Researchers believe that patients are not suitable to participate in the trial.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Armed Police Forces Hospital of Sichuan
Leshan, Sichuan, China
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Chongqing General Hospital
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China
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Ningbo Ninth Hospital
Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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People's Hospital of Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture
Korla, Xinjiang, 841000, China
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Taizhou First People's Hospital
Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318020, China
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The First People's Hospital of Lanzhou City
Lanzhou, Gansu, 730050, China
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The Third Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine
Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150030, China
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