Hereditary Non-polyposis Colon CarcinomaNCT01823471
I-Scan For Colon Polyp Detection In HNPCC
A study testing The use of I-scan in the detection of polyps in HNPCC in people with Hereditary Non-polyposis Colon Carcinoma and HNPCC, run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
Hereditary non-polyposis colon carcinoma (HNPCC or Lynch-Syndrome) is a rare cause of colorectal cancer caused by a gene defect in the so -called mismatch repair genes. Patients can present at young age with colorectal cancer and polyps can develop faster to malignant lesions in comparison to classical sporadic… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Hereditary Non-polyposis Colon Carcinoma, HNPCC, Lynch Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- The use of I-scan in the detection of polyps in HNPCC
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- Nov 2010to Jun 2013
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- ≥ 18 years
- Clinical diagnosis of HNPCC according to the Amsterdam II criteria : 3 or more family members with colorectal, ovarian or endometrium cancer; 2 or more affected generations; at least one first degree relative should be affected; at least one relative with a diagnosis before the age of 50.
- Clinical diagnosis according to the modified Bethesda criteria : colon cancer before the age of 50; synchronic or metachronic colorectal of other HNPCC related tumors at any age; Colon cancer with high microsatellite instability on histology before the age of 60; Colon cancer in a patient with one or more first degree relatives with a HNPCC related tumor, and one of these being diagnosed before the age of 50; Colon cancer in a patient with 2 or more first degree relatives with HNPCC related tumors regardless the age at diagnosis
- Proven mutations in the mismatch repair genes : MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PSM1 en PSM2
Who cannot join
- History of colectomy with less than 50 cm residual colon in place
- Known colorectal tumor or polyp on referral
- Inflammatory bowel disease or primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Insufficient bowel preparation defined as a Boston Bowel preparation Scale (BBPS) of ≤ 5.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: High Definition Endoscopy Versus Virtual Chromoendoscopy In The Detection Of Colonic Polyps In HNPCC
Hereditary non-polyposis colon carcinoma (HNPCC or Lynch-Syndrome) is a rare cause of colorectal cancer caused by a gene defect in the so -called mismatch repair genes. Patients can present at young age with colorectal cancer and polyps can develop faster to malignant lesions in comparison to classical sporadic adenomas. New advanced imaging modalities with high definition images and virtual chromoendoscopy have a theoretical advantage to improve detection and to increase polyp detection. In patients with HNPCC polyp detection has been shown to be increased by classical chromo-endoscopy and by high definition endoscopy with narrow band imaging (NBI) (a virtual chromo-endoscopy modality activated by a button on the endoscope), in comparison to white light endoscopy. However, in these back-to-back studies there was no randomization for the order of imaging modality. It is therefore not clear whether really the image enhancement adds to increased polyp detection or if this is achieved by a second inspection of the mucosa. In this trial the investigators want to assess the real additional value of virtual chromo-endoscopy for polyp detection in patients with the Lynch syndrome. The investigators will use the high definition pentax system and will compare white light endoscopy to i-scan, the incorporated virtual chromo-endoscopy mode in this system.
Read the detailed description
Hereditary non-polyposis colon carcinoma (HNPCC) or the Lynch syndrome is a rare cause of colorectal cancer caused by a defect in mismatch repair genes. Because of this, colorectal cancer does not develop according to the classical adenoma-carcinoma sequence, resulting in faster progression to malignant lesions. As a results patients typically present at a younger age with colorectal cancer or associated cancers such as endometrium or ovarian cancer. The risk for cancer in patients with the Lynch syndrome has been estimated to be 60-90% for colon cancer presenting at a mean age of 44 years . Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for polyp detection. However the polyp miss rate has been reported to be 2% for larger adenomas (< 10mm) , 13% for lesions between 5 and 10 mm and up to 26% for small lesions (1-5 mm). Between 2 to 6 percent of carcinomas can be missed , resulting interval cancers. Typically, in HNPCC small colorectal lesions can already harbor cancer or high grade dysplasia, making early detection of small lesions even more clinically relevant than in an average risk population.
New endoscopic imaging systems that are currently available have a high definition video signal and have an incorporated feature of virtual chromoendoscopy. High definition endoscopy is becoming the new gold standard in endoscopy, since it is available in all new types of commercially available endoscopes. The use of high definition endoscopy may lead to improved recognition of subtle and flat lesions. Furthermore, the use of filters techniques accentuates superficial changes in the mucosal architecture and helps to characterize polyps. I-scan is a postprocessing filter incorporated in the high definition processor (EPKi) of the new Pentax endoscopes. The techniques highlights changes in surface and vessel architecture through 3 different modifications (so called surface enhancement, tone enhancement and contrast enhancement). In a randomized trial in patients with a positive feces occult blood test it has been shown that the system detects significantly more polyps than standard resolution white light.
Current literature suggests that classical chromoendoscopy with indigocarmine (Huneberg, lecomte) or narrow-band imaging (NBI) increases the detection of polyps in HNPCC patients. Although all of these studies had a cross-over design, randomization for the imaging modality was either not possible (in case of chromoendoscopy) or not applied (in case of NBI). So it is not clear whether more polyps are detected by advanced imaging techniques, or simply by a second inspection of the colon.
The aim of this study was to assess the additional value of i-scan in polyp detection in HNPCC patients in comparison to high definition white light endoscopy (HD-WLE) in a randomized controlled cross-over trial. The investigators also wanted to investigate the effect of a second inspection round on polyp detection.
- Being tested
- The use of I-scan in the detection of polyps in HNPCC
- Keywords
- HNPCC, Hereditary non-polyposis colon carcinoma, Lynch syndrome, i-scan, virtual chromo-endoscopy, chromo-endoscopy, high definition endoscopy, polyp detection, adenoma detection, adenoma miss rate
- Medical subject headings
- Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
The use of I-scan in the detection of polyps in HNPCCOther
Prior the colonoscopy patients will be randomized to white light first or i-scan first. After the caecum is reached patients will be first examined according to the randomization. Each colonic segment will be investigated in a back to back fashion, during the second pass the other modality will be used.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| I-scan first group | Experimental | After the caecum is reached patients will be first examined with high definition i-scan endoscopy. Each colonic segment will be investigated in a back to back fashion, during the second pass white light will be used. Receives: Other: The use of I-scan in the detection of polyps in HNPCC |
| White light first group | Active comparator | After the caecum is reached patients will be first examined with high definition white light endoscopy. Each colonic segment will be investigated in a back to back fashion, during the second pass i-scan will be used. Receives: Other: The use of I-scan in the detection of polyps in HNPCC |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The primary endpoint of the study was the difference in adenoma detection between HD-WLE and i-scan, expressed as the miss rate for polyps for each technique.
Measured: Primary endpoint is assessed after completion of the trial and inclusion of 60 patients
Secondary outcomes (1)
The difference in overall adenoma detection between HD-WLE and i-scan
Measured: The endpoint will be assessed after completion of the study and inclusion of 60 patients
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Apr 2013 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2010
- Primary completionJun 2013
- Study completionJun 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (6)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Hereditary Non-polyposis Colon CarcinomaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU LeuvenThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Raf Bisschops, MD PhD, Principal investigator, UZ Leuven
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01823471
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- S52579
- Status last verified
- Sep 2010
- First submitted
- 21 Mar 2013
- Last updated
- 26 Jul 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Quehenberger F, Vasen HF, van Houwelingen HC. Risk of colorectal and endometrial cancer for carriers of mutations of the hMLH1 and hMSH2 gene: correction for ascertainment. J Med Genet. 2005 Jun;42(6):491-6. doi: 10.1136/jmg.2004.024299.
PubMed 15937084Hoffman A, Sar F, Goetz M, Tresch A, Mudter J, Biesterfeld S, Galle PR, Neurath MF, Kiesslich R. High definition colonoscopy combined with i-Scan is superior in the detection of colorectal neoplasias compared with standard video colonoscopy: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Endoscopy. 2010 Oct;42(10):827-33. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1255713. Epub 2010 Aug 27.
PubMed 20803419Huneburg R, Lammert F, Rabe C, Rahner N, Kahl P, Buttner R, Propping P, Sauerbruch T, Lamberti C. Chromocolonoscopy detects more adenomas than white light colonoscopy or narrow band imaging colonoscopy in hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer screening. Endoscopy. 2009 Apr;41(4):316-22. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1119628. Epub 2009 Apr 1.
PubMed 19340735East JE, Suzuki N, Stavrinidis M, Guenther T, Thomas HJ, Saunders BP. Narrow band imaging for colonoscopic surveillance in hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer. Gut. 2008 Jan;57(1):65-70. doi: 10.1136/gut.2007.128926. Epub 2007 Aug 6.
PubMed 17682000Lecomte T, Cellier C, Meatchi T, Barbier JP, Cugnenc PH, Jian R, Laurent-Puig P, Landi B. Chromoendoscopic colonoscopy for detecting preneoplastic lesions in hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer syndrome. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 Sep;3(9):897-902. doi: 10.1016/s1542-3565(05)00403-9.
PubMed 16234028Bisschops R, Tejpar S, Willekens H, De Hertogh G, Van Cutsem E. Virtual chromoendoscopy (I-SCAN) detects more polyps in patients with Lynch syndrome: a randomized controlled crossover trial. Endoscopy. 2017 Apr;49(4):342-350. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-121005. Epub 2017 Jan 20.
PubMed 28107763
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Jul 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- High Definition Endoscopy Versus Virtual Chromoendoscopy In The Detection Of Colonic Polyps In HNPCC
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01823471
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- S52579
- Keywords
- HNPCC, Hereditary non-polyposis colon carcinoma, Lynch syndrome, i-scan, virtual chromo-endoscopy, chromo-endoscopy, high definition endoscopy, polyp detection
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU LeuvenUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Nov 2010
- Primary completion
- Jun 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Apr 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Hereditary non-polyposis colon carcinoma (HNPCC or Lynch-Syndrome) is a rare cause of colorectal cancer caused by a gene defect in the so -called mismatch repair genes. Patients can present at young age with colorectal cancer and polyps can develop faster to malignant lesions in comparison to classical sporadic adenomas. New advanced imaging modalities with high definition images and virtual chromoendoscopy have a theoretical advantage to improve detection and to increase polyp detection. In patients with HNPCC polyp detection has been shown to be increased by classical chromo-endoscopy and by high definition endoscopy with narrow band imaging (NBI) (a virtual chromo-endoscopy modality activated by a button on the endoscope), in comparison to white light endoscopy. However, in these back-to-back studies there was no randomization for the order of imaging modality. It is therefore not clear whether really the image enhancement adds to increased polyp detection or if this is achieved by a second inspection of the mucosa. In this trial the investigators want to assess the real additional value of virtual chromo-endoscopy for polyp detection in patients with the Lynch syndrome. The investigators will use the high definition pentax system and will compare white light endoscopy to i-scan, the incorporated virtual chromo-endoscopy mode in this system.
Detailed description
Hereditary non-polyposis colon carcinoma (HNPCC) or the Lynch syndrome is a rare cause of colorectal cancer caused by a defect in mismatch repair genes. Because of this, colorectal cancer does not develop according to the classical adenoma-carcinoma sequence, resulting in faster progression to malignant lesions. As a results patients typically present at a younger age with colorectal cancer or associated cancers such as endometrium or ovarian cancer. The risk for cancer in patients with the Lynch syndrome has been estimated to be 60-90% for colon cancer presenting at a mean age of 44 years . Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for polyp detection. However the polyp miss rate has been reported to be 2% for larger adenomas (< 10mm) , 13% for lesions between 5 and 10 mm and up to 26% for small lesions (1-5 mm). Between 2 to 6 percent of carcinomas can be missed , resulting interval cancers. Typically, in HNPCC small colorectal lesions can already harbor cancer or high grade dysplasia, making early detection of small lesions even more clinically relevant than in an average risk population.
New endoscopic imaging systems that are currently available have a high definition video signal and have an incorporated feature of virtual chromoendoscopy. High definition endoscopy is becoming the new gold standard in endoscopy, since it is available in all new types of commercially available endoscopes. The use of high definition endoscopy may lead to improved recognition of subtle and flat lesions. Furthermore, the use of filters techniques accentuates superficial changes in the mucosal architecture and helps to characterize polyps. I-scan is a postprocessing filter incorporated in the high definition processor (EPKi) of the new Pentax endoscopes. The techniques highlights changes in surface and vessel architecture through 3 different modifications (so called surface enhancement, tone enhancement and contrast enhancement). In a randomized trial in patients with a positive feces occult blood test it has been shown that the system detects significantly more polyps than standard resolution white light.
Current literature suggests that classical chromoendoscopy with indigocarmine (Huneberg, lecomte) or narrow-band imaging (NBI) increases the detection of polyps in HNPCC patients. Although all of these studies had a cross-over design, randomization for the imaging modality was either not possible (in case of chromoendoscopy) or not applied (in case of NBI). So it is not clear whether more polyps are detected by advanced imaging techniques, or simply by a second inspection of the colon.
The aim of this study was to assess the additional value of i-scan in polyp detection in HNPCC patients in comparison to high definition white light endoscopy (HD-WLE) in a randomized controlled cross-over trial. The investigators also wanted to investigate the effect of a second inspection round on polyp detection.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| I-scan first group | Experimental | Other: The use of I-scan in the detection of polyps in HNPCCAfter the caecum is reached patients will be first examined with high definition i-scan endoscopy. Each colonic segment will be investigated in a back to back fashion, during the second pass white light will be used. |
| White light first group | Active comparator | Other: The use of I-scan in the detection of polyps in HNPCCAfter the caecum is reached patients will be first examined with high definition white light endoscopy. Each colonic segment will be investigated in a back to back fashion, during the second pass i-scan will be used. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- ≥ 18 years
- Clinical diagnosis of HNPCC according to the Amsterdam II criteria : 3 or more family members with colorectal, ovarian or endometrium cancer; 2 or more affected generations; at least one first degree relative should be affected; at least one relative with a diagnosis before the age of 50.
- Clinical diagnosis according to the modified Bethesda criteria : colon cancer before the age of 50; synchronic or metachronic colorectal of other HNPCC related tumors at any age; Colon cancer with high microsatellite instability on histology before the age of 60; Colon cancer in a patient with one or more first degree relatives with a HNPCC related tumor, and one of these being diagnosed before the age of 50; Colon cancer in a patient with 2 or more first degree relatives with HNPCC related tumors regardless the age at diagnosis
- Proven mutations in the mismatch repair genes : MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PSM1 en PSM2
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- History of colectomy with less than 50 cm residual colon in place
- Known colorectal tumor or polyp on referral
- Inflammatory bowel disease or primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Insufficient bowel preparation defined as a Boston Bowel preparation Scale (BBPS) of ≤ 5.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| The use of I-scan in the detection of polyps in HNPCCPrior the colonoscopy patients will be randomized to white light first or i-scan first. After the caecum is reached patients will be first examined according to the randomization. Each colonic segment will be investigated in a back to back fashion, during the second pass the other modality will be used. | Other | I-scan first group, White light first group |
Primary outcome
The primary endpoint of the study was the difference in adenoma detection between HD-WLE and i-scan, expressed as the miss rate for polyps for each technique.
Time frame: Primary endpoint is assessed after completion of the trial and inclusion of 60 patients
1 secondary outcome
The difference in overall adenoma detection between HD-WLE and i-scan
Time frame: The endpoint will be assessed after completion of the study and inclusion of 60 patients
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Jul 2017.
- Background: PubMed 15937084Quehenberger F, Vasen HF, van Houwelingen HC. Risk of colorectal and endometrial cancer for carriers of mutations of the hMLH1 and hMSH2 gene: correction for ascertainment. J Med Genet. 2005 Jun;42(6):491-6. doi: 10.1136/jmg.2004.024299.
- Background: PubMed 20803419Hoffman A, Sar F, Goetz M, Tresch A, Mudter J, Biesterfeld S, Galle PR, Neurath MF, Kiesslich R. High definition colonoscopy combined with i-Scan is superior in the detection of colorectal neoplasias compared with standard video colonoscopy: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Endoscopy. 2010 Oct;42(10):827-33. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1255713. Epub 2010 Aug 27.
- Background: PubMed 19340735Huneburg R, Lammert F, Rabe C, Rahner N, Kahl P, Buttner R, Propping P, Sauerbruch T, Lamberti C. Chromocolonoscopy detects more adenomas than white light colonoscopy or narrow band imaging colonoscopy in hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer screening. Endoscopy. 2009 Apr;41(4):316-22. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1119628. Epub 2009 Apr 1.
- Background: PubMed 17682000East JE, Suzuki N, Stavrinidis M, Guenther T, Thomas HJ, Saunders BP. Narrow band imaging for colonoscopic surveillance in hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer. Gut. 2008 Jan;57(1):65-70. doi: 10.1136/gut.2007.128926. Epub 2007 Aug 6.
- Background: PubMed 16234028Lecomte T, Cellier C, Meatchi T, Barbier JP, Cugnenc PH, Jian R, Laurent-Puig P, Landi B. Chromoendoscopic colonoscopy for detecting preneoplastic lesions in hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer syndrome. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 Sep;3(9):897-902. doi: 10.1016/s1542-3565(05)00403-9.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 28107763Bisschops R, Tejpar S, Willekens H, De Hertogh G, Van Cutsem E. Virtual chromoendoscopy (I-SCAN) detects more polyps in patients with Lynch syndrome: a randomized controlled crossover trial. Endoscopy. 2017 Apr;49(4):342-350. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-121005. Epub 2017 Jan 20.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Raf Bisschops, MD PhD principal investigator
UZ Leuven
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing The use of I-scan in the detection of polyps in HNPCC in people with Hereditary Non-polyposis Colon Carcinoma and HNPCC, run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven at 1 site in Belgium.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Jul 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Belgium. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The primary endpoint of the study was the difference in adenoma detection between HD-WLE and i-scan, expressed as the miss rate for polyps for each technique. (time frame: Primary endpoint is assessed after completion of the trial and inclusion of 60 patients). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01823471, which also lists 6 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Jul 2017.