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Colonic NeoplasmsNCT05809999

IBD Neoplasia Surveillance RCT

A study testing Standard colonoscopy with targeted biopsies in people with Colonic Neoplasms and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, run by Ottawa Hospital Research Institute at 11 sites in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

We will conduct a multicenter, parallel-group, non-inferiority RCT in persons with IBD undergoing colorectal neoplasia screening with high-definition white light colonoscopy, comparing a strategy of sampling visible lesions alone to a conventional strategy of sampling both visible lesions as well as normal-appearing… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 100 years
What is being tested?
Standard colonoscopy with targeted biopsies
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
1,411 participants
Where
11 sitesCanada
Study dates
23 Sep 2022to 28 Feb 2026
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 to 100 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Each potential participant must satisfy all of the following criteria to be enrolled in the study.
  • ≥ 18 years old
  • Historical endoscopic/histologic disease extending beyond the rectum in UC or involving ≥ 1/3 of colorectum in CD> 50% of colon present, with remaining colon meeting above minimum criteria for disease extent (beyond rectum in UC, ≥1/3 colorectum in CD)
  • cIBD ≥ 8 years duration (or at any time after diagnosis if a patient also has primary sclerosing cholangitis)
  • In symptomatic remission at time of colonoscopy
  • For CD: Harvey-Bradshaw Index < 541
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  • For UC or IBDU: Partial Mayo Score ≤ 242
  • Major purpose of colonoscopy is neoplasia screening/surveillance
  • Undergoing colonoscopy with high-definition white light endoscopy

Who cannot join

  • Persons who are unable to provide informed consent
  • Persons with a history of colorectal cancer
  • Persons with prior subtotal or total colectomy (>50% of colon removed)
  • Persons undergoing repeat colonoscopy to follow-up on recently diagnosed neoplasia identified within the past year
  • Persons undergoing pancolonic chromoendoscopy or pancolonic virtual chromoendoscopy
  • Colon mucosa visibility deemed inadequate for surveillance after washing/suctioning (Boston Bowel Preparation Score of 0 or 1 in any segment)
  • Incomplete colonoscopy (unable to reach cecum or terminal ileum [if no cecum])
  • Moderate-to-severe inflammation (Mayo 2-3) involving ≥ 25% of colorectum or mild inflammation (Mayo 1) involving ≥ 50% of colorectum

Trial locations and contacts

11 sites in 1 country.

11 sites in 1 country

Canada11 sites
  • University of Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta

  • Nova Scotia Health Authority

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

  • Hamilton Health Sciences

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8E7

  • London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital

    London, Ontario

  • McGill University Health Centre

    Montreal, Quebec

  • Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6

  • Eastern Regional Health Authority

    St. John's, NFLD, A1B 3V6

  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

    Thunder Bay, Ontario

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Toronto, Ontario

  • St. Paul's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia

  • University of Manitoba, Health Sciences Centre

    Winnipeg, Manitoba

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized Controlled Non-Inferiority Trial Comparing Neoplasia Detection During Colonoscopy Screening With and Without Non-Targeted Biopsies in Adult Colonic Inflammatory Bowel Disease

We will conduct a multicenter, parallel-group, non-inferiority RCT in persons with IBD undergoing colorectal neoplasia screening with high-definition white light colonoscopy, comparing a strategy of sampling visible lesions alone to a conventional strategy of sampling both visible lesions as well as normal-appearing mucosa using non-targeted biopsies. The primary outcome is the neoplasia detection rate. The required sample size to demonstrate non-inferiority is 1952 persons.

Being tested
Standard colonoscopy with targeted biopsies
Keywords
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Dysplasia, Biopsy, Colonoscopy
Medical subject headings
Colonic Neoplasms, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • Standard colonoscopy with targeted biopsiesProcedure or surgery

    Participants will undergo standard colonoscopy as part of their routine IBD surveillance. During this colonoscopy targeted biopsies (biopsies of any pre-cancerous lesions observed by the doctor) and/or removal of any polyps will be undertaken.

Study groups in NCT05809999
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Experimental: Intervention GroupExperimentalParticipants will undergo standard colonoscopy as part of their routine IBD surveillance. During this colonoscopy targeted biopsies (biopsies of any areas suspicious for neoplastic/dysplastic lesions observed by the doctor) and/or removal of any polyps will be undertaken. A limited number of disease staging biopsies from each segment of the colorectum will be permitted.
Receives: Procedure: Standard colonoscopy with targeted biopsies
Control GroupNo interventionParticipants will undergo standard colonoscopy as part of their routine IBD surveillance. During this colonoscopy both random (approximately 32 to 40 non-targeted biopsies) and targeted sampling (biopsies and/or removal of suspicious pre-cancerous lesions) will be undertaken.

What is being measured

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

  1. Proportion of persons with ≥ 1 neoplastic lesion detected

    Measured: 4 years

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Mean number of neoplastic lesions per person

    Measured: 4 years

  2. Proportion of persons with ≥ 1 high grade dysplastic lesion or colorectal cancer

    Measured: 4 years

  3. Mean # high grade dysplastic lesions or colorectal cancers per person

    Measured: 4 years

  4. Mean # non-targeted (random) biopsies per person

    Measured: 4 years

  5. Mean procedure time

    Measured: 4 years

  6. Rate of major adverse events within 2 weeks of procedure (as per pilot study)

    Measured: 4 years

  7. Mean time to next recommended surveillance examination

    Measured: 4 years

Timeline

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

  1. First posted12 Apr 2023
  2. Study start23 Sep 2022
  3. Primary completion28 Feb 2026
  4. Study completion28 Feb 2026

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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
Screening
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
1,411 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05809999
Sponsor's protocol ID
CTO1769
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
30 Mar 2023
Last updated
7 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Standard colonoscopy with targeted biopsies in people with Colonic Neoplasms and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, run by Ottawa Hospital Research Institute at 11 sites in Canada.

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 9 inclusion and 8 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 7 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 11 sites in Canada. 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?

Proportion of persons with ≥ 1 neoplastic lesion detected (time frame: 4 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 7 Jul 2026.

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