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Clinical Validation of Polydeep: an Artificial Intelligence-based Computer-aided Polyp Detection (CADe) and Characterization (CADx) System

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Colorectal Cancer
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Sensitivity of Polydeep vs high experienced endoscopists for colorectal polyp detection
Registration Number
NCT05514301
Lead Sponsor
Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur
Brief Summary

This study is a clinical validation of Polydeep, a computer-aided polyp detection (CADe) and characterization (CADx) system. Polydeep Advance 1 is an unicentric prospective diagnostic tests trial with a paired study design. The hypothesis of the study is that Polydeep, a CAD system, is more sensitive than a blinded endoscopists for the detection of colorectal polyps in a high definition colonoscopy.

Detailed Description

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most frequently cancer in western world. A fundamental tool for detection and prevention is the colonoscopy. The detection and endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps, the precursor lesion of CRC can reduce CRC incidence and mortality. Adenoma detection rate is the most used endoscopic quality indicator. The improvement of this indicator is related to the reduction of postcolonoscopy CRC incidence and mortality.

Colorectal polyp diagnosis is based on endoscopic resection and histological analysis. An accurate optical diagnosis could avoid histological lesion of smaller lesions, reducing the costs associated with histological diagnosis. The NICE international classification has proposed the use of high definition endoscopes that have Narrow Band Imaging. However, NICE must be used by endoscopists who are sufficiently prepared and who have overcome the learning curve. Therefore, optical histology diagnosis with high accuracy independently of the center and the endoscopist is necessary.

Computer Aid Diagnosis (CAD) systems based on Artificial Intelligence are experiencing exponential development in the field of medical image analysis. The development of the CAD system is based on the creation of large databases of endoscopic images and/or videos, on the training, development and validation of diagnostic algorithms in such databases and, finally, on prospective clinical validation in patients undergoing colonoscopy. The goal of CAD systems in colonoscopy is double. First, it aims to increase the detection of polyps (CADe) in general, and of adenomas and serrated lesions in particular. The second objective is to characterize (CADx) the histology of detected lesion.

Polydeep CAD is a functional prototype. It is capable of detecting, locating and classifying colorectal polyps. In vivo validation data shows that Polydeep has high diagnostic accuracy for polyp identification and that this accuracy can be accommodated. The aim of Polydeep advance 1 is to perform the clinical validation within a diagnostic test trial with a paired study design. We will compare the sensitivity of Polydeep to endoscopists blinded to Polydeep in high definition colonoscopy.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
205
Inclusion Criteria
  • First diagnostic colonoscopy performed after a positive fecal immunochemical test performed within the CRC screening program.
  • Surveillance after resection of colorectal adenomas.
  • Acceptance after reading the information sheet and signing the informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Colonoscopies with insufficient intestinal cleansing (Boston Bowel Preparation Scale <6 or <2 in any of the evaluated segments).
  • Detected lesions without histologic diagnosis.
  • Previous CRC
  • Previous colonic resection
  • Hereditary CRC syndromes
  • Serrated polyposis syndrome
  • Incomplete colonoscopy without cecal intubation.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Sensitivity of Polydeep vs high experienced endoscopists for colorectal polyp detectionSensitivity of Polydeep vs high experienced endoscopists for colorectal polyp detectionBoth diagnostic interventions will be performed in all patients: High definition colonoscopy and Polydeep system.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sensitivity of polydeep vs high experienced endoscopist blinded to polydeep1 year

To compare the sensitivity of Polydeep to a high experienced endoscopist for colorectal polyp detection (adenoma or serrated lesion histologically confirmed)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sensitivity for diminute lesions (≤5mm)1 year

To compare the sensitivity of Polydeep to a high experienced endoscopist for diminute lesions (≤5mm) detection

To compare the diagnostic yield of the optical diagnosis1 year

To compare diagnostic yield of optic diagnostic of polydeep to high experienced endoscopists.

Sensitivity for serrated lesions detection.1 year

To compare the sensitivity of Polydeep to a high experienced endoscopist for serrated lesions detection

Sensitivity for adenoma detection.1 year

To compare the sensitivity of Polydeep to a high experienced endoscopist for adenoma detection

Sensitivity for advanced colonic lesions1 year

To compare the sensitivity of Polydeep to a high experienced endoscopist for advanced colonic lesions (serrated lesions ≥10mm and/or dysplasia, adenoma ≥10mm and/or villous histology and/or high grade dysplasia) detection

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense

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Ourense, Spain

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