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Colorectal NeoplasmsEXCEEDNCT03418948

Comparison of AMR and ADR Between Endocuff Vision-assisted and Conventional Colonoscopy: a Multicenter Randomized Trial

A study testing CC followed by EC, EC followed by CC and 2x EC in people with Colorectal Neoplasms, run by Radboud University Medical Center at 3 sites in 2 countries.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The aim of this international multicenter study is to compare the adenoma detection rate and adenoma miss rate of conventional and Endocuff Vision-assisted colonoscopy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Colorectal Neoplasms
What is being tested?
CC followed by EC, EC followed by CC and 2x EC
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
708 participants
Where
3 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
8 Dec 2017to 1 Nov 2019
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 40 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients, aged between 40 and 75-years old, referred and scheduled for either screening (non-FIT/gFOBT based), diagnostic or surveillance colonoscopy.

Who cannot join

  • Prior surgical resection of any portion of the colon or a history of radiotherapy for any abdominal or pelvic disease.
  • Personal history of colon cancer or polyposis syndrome.
  • Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
  • Known colitis or suspicion of colitis (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's colitis, diverticulitis, infective colitis).
  • Lower gastro-intestinal bleeding requiring acute intervention.
  • Suspicion of large bowel obstruction or toxic megacolon.
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  • Prior incomplete colonoscopy (not including insufficient preparation).
  • Patients referred for a therapeutic procedure or assessment of a known non-resected lesion.
  • Not sufficiently corrected anticoagulation disorders
  • Poor general condition (>3 American Society of Anesthesiologist)
  • Overweight (>120 kg)
  • Inability to provide informed consent.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 2 countries.

Kelly van Keulen, MD contact

+31611910792

kelly.vankeulen@radboudumc.nl

3 sites in 2 countries

Greece2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • "Attikon" University General Hospital,

    Athens, Haidari, GR-12462

    Ioannis Papanikolaou, MD

    Recruiting
  • 417 Army Veterans Hospital

    Athens, 11521

    george Alexandrakis

    Recruiting

Other trials in Greece

Netherlands1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Radboud University Medical Center

    Nijmegen, Gelderland, 6525GA

    Kelly E van Keulen, MD, +31611910792, kelly.vankeulen@radboudumc.nl

    Peter D Siersema, MD, +31 (0)24 36 16999, peter.siersema@radboudumc.nl

    Recruiting

Other trials in Netherlands

About this study

Official title: Comparison of Adenoma Miss Rate and Adenoma Detection Rate Between Endocuff Vision®-Assisted Colonoscopy and Conventional Colonoscopy: a Multicenter Randomized Trial

The aim of this international multicenter study is to compare the adenoma detection rate and adenoma miss rate of conventional and Endocuff Vision-assisted colonoscopy.

Read the detailed description

Rationale: Population screening programs for colorectal cancers (CRC) are increasingly adapted as a public health initiative with the primary goal to prevent CRC and CRC related deaths. [2-4] The ultimate benefit of CRC screening relies on the detection and resection of (pre-)malignant colon lesions, and for this colonoscopy is the preferred modality. Recently, concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of colonoscopy in the prevention of CRC after several studies reported unexpected high incidence rates of interval carcinomas (IC), especially in the proximal colon.[5-9] Most ICs are suspected to arise from missed colon lesions during colonoscopy. The retrograde approach of colonic inspections may contribute to colon lesions remaining undetected as it limits visualization of the proximal sides of haustral folds and flexures. Endocuff Vision® is a single-use, disposable medical device designed to improve the detection of colon lesions. The 'finger-like' projections of the device provide fold retraction allowing the visualization of otherwise hidden anatomical areas. Additionally, Endocuff Vision® may improve scope tip stability and prevent scope slippage.

Objectives:

  1. To compare adenoma miss rates (AMR) between Endocuff Vision®-assisted colonoscopy (EAC) and conventional colonoscopy (CC)
  2. To compare adenoma detection rates (ADR) between EAC and CC
  3. To assess whether a proposed increased ADR and reduced AMR with EAC is indeed due to the fold-flattening device or merely a consequence of the second colonoscopy procedure performed.
  4. To assess the clinical relevance of the polyps missed during the first colonoscopy procedure.

Study design: This multicenter, randomized, same-day, back-to-back tandem colonoscopy trial will include four separate study groups: group A; CC followed by CC, Group B; CC followed by EAC, Group C; EAC followed by CC, and group D; EAC followed by EAC.

Study population: Patients between the ages of 40 and 75-years referred for screening (non-IFOBT based), diagnostic or surveillance colonoscopy.

Main study parameters/endpoints: The primary endpoint of the study will be AMR.

Secondary endpoints include; ADR, mean number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy procedure, number of sessile serrated polyps, the total number of colon lesions found during the first and second examination (which will be compared for size, colon distribution, morphologic and histopathological characteristics), cecal intubation rates, bowel cleansing levels, procedure times, sedation use, (severe) adverse events, patient reported outcome (pain) and post-colonoscopy surveillance intervals applying European and United states surveillance guidelines.

Being tested
CC followed by EC, EC followed by CC, 2x EC, 2x CC
Medical subject headings
Colorectal Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • CC followed by ECDevice

    CC = conventional colonoscopy EC = endocuff assisted colonoscopy

  • EC followed by CCDevice

    CC = conventional colonoscopy EC = endocuff assisted colonoscopy

  • 2x ECDevice

    EC = endocuff assisted colonoscopy

  • 2x CCDevice

    CC = conventional colonoscopy

Study groups in NCT03418948
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
2 x CCActive comparator2 x conventional colonoscopy (CC), back-to-back design
Receives: Device: 2x CC
CC followed by ECActive comparatorConventional colonoscopy followed by Endocuff Vision- assisted colonoscopy, back-to-back design
Receives: Device: CC followed by EC
EC followed by CCActive comparatorEndocuff Vision-assisted colonoscopy followed by conventional colonoscopy, back-to-back design
Receives: Device: EC followed by CC
2 x ECActive comparator2 x Endocuff Vision-assisted colonoscopy
Receives: Device: 2x EC

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Adenoma miss rate (%)

    To compare adenoma miss rates (AMR) between Endocuff Vision®-assisted colonoscopy (EAC) and conventional colonoscopy (CC)

    Measured: 18 months

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Adenoma detection rate (%)

    To compare adenoma detection rates (ADR) between Endocuff Vision®-assisted and CC.

    Measured: 18 months

  2. Mean number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy procedure

    Mean number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy procedure. This will be calculated after the first and second procedure to assess if there is a significant increase.

    Measured: 18 months

  3. Number of sessile serrated lesions per procedure

    Number of sessile serrated lesions per procedure. This will be calculated after the first and second procedure to assess if there is a significant increase.

    Measured: 18 months

  4. Total number of colon lesions found during first and second examination

    These polyps will be compared for size, colon distribution (coecum, ascending, transversum, descending, sigmoïd or rectum), morphologic (Paris classification) and histopathological characteristics (Vienna classification)

    Measured: 18 months

  5. Difference in ADR (learning curve first 20% and last 20% by each colonoscopist)

    To compare the ADR of the first 20% of patients scoped by each colonoscopist with the last 20% of patients in each arm to identify any changes in ADR throughout the trial (to assess a learning curve) between CC and EC

    Measured: 18 months

  6. Cecal intubation rate

    To compare cecal intubation rates between both techniques.

    Measured: 18 months

  7. Bowel cleansing levels; using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) ranging from 0-9)

    To compare BBPS scores between both techniques. A BBPS score of 2 or more in each colon segment is considered adequate.

    Measured: 18 months

  8. Procedure times (minutes)

    To compare procedure times; total procedure time, insertion time, mean polypectomy time, withdrawal time)

    Measured: 18 months

  9. Number of severe adverse events

    To compare the number of severe adverse events between study groups. 1 month follow-up

    Measured: 18 months

  10. Sedation and analgesia use; type and amount

    To compare the use of sedation and analgesia between study groups. Type of sedation and analgesia and amount will be compared

    Measured: 18 months

  11. Post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines; difference in surveillance intervals after the first and second procedure.

    To compare post-colonoscopy surveillance intervals applying European and US surveillance guidelines.

    Measured: 18 months

  12. To compare patient reported outcomes e.g. pain

    Visual Analog Scale 2 days and 1 month after the procedure

    Measured: 18 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Feb 2018
  2. Study start8 Dec 2017
  3. Primary completion1 Sep 2019 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Nov 2019 (estimated)

Resources

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
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
708 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03418948
Sponsor's protocol ID
EXCEED study
Acronym
EXCEED
Status last verified
Dec 2017
First submitted
18 Dec 2017
Last updated
1 Feb 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • van Keulen KE, Papanikolaou IS, Mak TWC, Apostolopoulos P, Neumann H, Delconte G, Furnari M, Peters Y, Lau JYW, Polymeros D, Schrauwen RWN, Cavalcoli F, Koukoulioti E, Triantafyllou K, Anderson JC, Pohl H, Rex DK, Siersema PD. Comparison of adenoma miss rate and adenoma detection rate between conventional colonoscopy and colonoscopy with second-generation distal attachment cuff: a multicenter, randomized, back-to-back trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2024 May;99(5):798-808.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.11.017. Epub 2023 Nov 20.

    PubMed 37993062

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing CC followed by EC, EC followed by CC and 2x EC in people with Colorectal Neoplasms, run by Radboud University Medical Center at 3 sites in 2 countries.

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 1 inclusion and 12 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Feb 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in Greece, Netherlands. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Kelly van Keulen, MD (+31611910792, kelly.vankeulen@radboudumc.nl), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Adenoma miss rate (%) (time frame: 18 months). 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 NCT03418948, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 1 Feb 2018.

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