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Back-to-back Endoscopy Versus Single-pass Endoscopy and Chromoendoscopy in IBD Surveillance

Back-to-back High-definition White Light Endoscopy Versus Single-pass High-definition White Light Endoscopy and Chromoendoscopy in IBD Surveillance

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04291976
Acronym
HELIOS
Enrollment
563
Registered
2020-03-02
Start date
2020-03-13
Completion date
2023-11-07
Last updated
2023-11-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Colorectal Neoplasms

Keywords

IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Colorectal Cancer, Surveillance, Dysplasia, Back-to-Back, Chromoendoscopy, White light

Brief summary

The current international guidelines for CRC surveillance in IBD recommend as first choice the use of chromoendoscopy, and as an alternative high-definition white light endoscopy (HDWLE) for optimal dysplasia detection, based on data from clinical trials. However, data on the superiority of CE over HDWLE are not consistent in literature. The investigators hypothesize that the better performance of CE in some clinical trials is the result of the associated longer procedural time and the fact that every colon segment is examined twice. Currently, no studies have been published evaluating the dysplastic yield of back-to back HDWLE compared to HDWLE with a single pass or CE in patients with IBD. In the present study, the investigators aim to compare the yield of dysplasia/CRC between 1) regular HDWLE, 2) HDWLE back-to-back, and 3) CE.

Detailed description

The investigators assume based on previous research a yield of 12% using high-definition white light endoscopy and 24% using either chromoendoscopy or high-definition white light endoscopy with a second examination (Imperatore et al 2019). To show non-inferiority of back-to-back HDWLE compared to CE, with a non-inferiority margin of 10% (power 80% and alpha 5%,) a total of 226 patients per group is required. To demonstrate a superiority of back-to-back HDWLE compared to a regular HDWLE, with a 1:2 allocation ratio of single-pass vs back-to-back , 113 and 226 patients per group are needed to achieve 80% power with an alpha of 5%. Therefore, the investigators will include 226 patients in group back-to-back HDWLE, 226 in group CE, and 113 patients in group regular HDWLE. This amounts to a total of 560 patients. To account for any screen-failures The investigators will include at most 5% (of 560) additional patients until 80% power is reached.

Interventions

PROCEDUREBack-to-back high-definition white light endoscopy

Using HD white light, the entire colon is examined for dysplasia and other abnormalities after the caecum is reached, with a second segmental inspection after the first examination in the same session.The colonoscope has a high-definition camera and processor. All images are displayed on a high definition monitor for optimal resolution.

PROCEDUREsingle-pass high-definition white light endoscopy

Using HD white light, the entire colon is examined for dysplasia and other abnormalities after the caecum is reached. The colonoscope has a high-definition camera and processor. All images are displayed on a high definition monitor for optimal resolution.

After introduction of the endoscope into the colon a dye (methylene blue or indigo carmine) will be sprayed through a catheter positioned into the biopsy channel. Per segment, the entire colon is dyed, inspected, and lesions are removed. Equipment is similar to the other two interventions.

Sponsors

UMC Utrecht
CollaboratorOTHER
Leiden University Medical Center
CollaboratorOTHER
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
CollaboratorOTHER
Radboud University Medical Center
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

This is a multicenter, non-blinded randomized trial with three parallel arms: back-to-back HDWLE, single-pass HDWLE and CE.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Signed informed consent * Patients with inflammatory bowel disease, an estimated involvement of at least 30% of the colonic surface and a disease duration of at least 8 years (or any disease duration in case of concomitant primary sclerosing cholangitis). * Previous assessable surveillance endoscopy \> 1 year * Age \> 18 years

Exclusion criteria

* Active colitis \> 20 cm and/or inflammation resulting in an insufficient surveillance procedure according to the endoscopist. * Allergy or intolerance to methylene blue * Insufficient bowel cleansing (BBPS \<6) * Refusing or incapable to agree with informed consent * Pregnant women * \> 50 % of the colon surgically removed

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
detection rate of neoplasia for each techniqueDuring endoscopy

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of dysplastic lesions for each techniqueAfter each endoscopy, within one month after the procedure.
Kudo classification for each lesionDuring endoscopy when a lesion is detected
DurationDuring endoscopyTotal endoscopic procedure time and endoscopic procedure time during withdrawal for each technique.
Number of all lesions for each techniqueDuring endoscopy
Percentage of non-interpretable/assessable endoscopiesDuring endoscopye.g. insufficient preparation, inflammation
Location of the lesionDuring endoscopy
Size of the lesion in mmDuring endoscopy
Number of targeted biopsies taken in the different groups.During endoscopy

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026