Real-time Computer Aided Detection of Barrett's Neoplasia

Completed

• Conditions: Barrett Esophagus; Barrett Adenocarcinoma
• Interventions: Other: Computer Aided Detection system for Barrett's neoplasia

• Registration Number: NCT05628441
• Lead Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

Brief Summary

In the real-time pilot study, the performance of a recently developed Computer Aided Detection (CADe) system will be investigated in 30 patients during real-time live endoscopic examination. Three expert endoscopists in the field of Barrett's esophagus and endoscopic resection techniques will perform the inclusions following a standardized data acquisition protocol. In total, 15 patients with a visible neoplastic lesion in their Barrett's esophagus and 15 patients without any visible abnormalities in their Barrett's esophagus will be included in this study. Outcomes: to investigate feasibility of the use of the CADe system in the endoscopy suite, to investigate the performance of the CADe system when used by endoscopists.

Detailed Description

Patients in this study will undergo a scheduled surveillance endoscopy (according to current guidelines; n = 15) or are referred to a tertiary referral center for endoscopic resection of a possible neoplastic area in their known Barrett's esophagus (n = 15).

Patients will be consciously sedated (standard care) before start of the procedure. During the endoscopic procedure, the endoscopist follows the standard protocol after extensive cleaning of the Barrett's segment: first, a standardized pullback video will be recorded, followed by a careful inspection of the Barrett segment every 2 centimeters. Per 2cm, a video of 10 seconds and 3 overview images are being recorded.

During the imaging protocol, the CADe system presents its prediction on a second screen, next to the main endoscopy monitor. After the imaging protocol, standard clinical care is being resumed.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-05-16
• Primary Completion: 2022-10-13
• Study Completion: 2022-10-13
• Study First Submitted: 2022-10-28
• Status Verified: 2022-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-11-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-11-24
• Study First Posted: 2022-11-28
• Last Update Posted: 2022-11-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Age > 18 years;
• Patients under surveillance for their diagnosed non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus or patients refered for endoscopic treatment because of proven high-grade dysplasia or adenocarcinoma;
• A circumferential Barrett length of at least 2cm

Exclusion Criteria

• Medical history of prior surgical or endoscopical treatment for neoplasia in their esophagus
• Reflux esophagitis > grade 2 (LA classification)
• Inability to undergo endoscopic treatment and/or biopsies

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
CADe system	Computer Aided Detection system for Barrett's neoplasia	All patients included in the study will undergo the endoscopic procedure according to standard clinical care and the study protocol. The CADe system will run in the back, not interfering with care.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Combined performance of endoscopist + CADe system in terms of per-patient sensitivity and specificity	5 months	To investigate the combined performance between endoscopist and CADe system on a per-patient level.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Stand-alone performance of CADe system in terms of per-patient sensitivity and specificity	5 months	To investigate the performance of the CADe system on new data on a per-patient level.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Academic Medical Center; 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands