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Fumiaki Ishibashi1, Satoshi Ono2, Kosuke Okusa3
1Department of Gastroenterology, International University of Health and Welfare Ichikawa Hospital, Chiba, Japan; Graduate School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan.
Background & Aims:
Colorectal cancer prevention depends on accurate detection and complete resection of adenomas. Optimal visual strategy remains undefined. We investigated whether guiding the gaze toward the periphery of the screen could enhance adenoma detection.
Methods:
This multicenter, randomized controlled trial was conducted across 4 institutions between September 2024 and July 2025. Individuals aged 40 to 90 years were randomized to the intervention or control group. In the intervention group, real-time eye-tracking feedback prompted endoscopists to maintain gaze on peripheral areas-defined as 16 outer segments of a 5 × 5 screen grid-through alerts, whereas no feedback was provided in the control group. The primary endpoint was adenomas per colonoscopy. Secondary endpoints included adenoma detection rate, polyp detection rate, peripheral gaze rate, and observation time.
Results:
Four hundred patients were enrolled, with 198 in the intervention group and 199 in the control group. The mean age was comparable between groups (68.9 vs 68.6 years), and other baseline characteristics were balanced. The intervention group achieved significantly higher adenomas per colonoscopy than the control group (1.34 vs 0.95; P = .046). Adenoma detection rate (53.3% vs 39.2%; P = .007) and polyp detection rate (66.5% vs 47.2%; P < .001) were significantly improved. The peripheral gaze rate was greater in the intervention group (33.7% vs 25.9%; P < .001), whereas observation time did not differ significantly (8.4 vs 8.0 minutes; P = .094).
Conclusions:
Increased peripheral gaze by real-time guidance significantly improved adenoma and polyp detection without extending procedure time. This low-burden, scalable approach may offer a simple, effective method to improve colonoscopy.
Insights
Guiding endoscopists
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopy
- Cancer Prevention
Background:
- Colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention relies on accurate adenoma detection and resection.
- Optimal visual strategies for colonoscopy remain undefined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if guiding endoscopists' gaze toward the periphery of the screen enhances adenoma detection during colonoscopy.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter randomized controlled trial involving 400 patients (aged 40-90).
- Intervention group received real-time eye-tracking feedback to maintain peripheral gaze; control group did not.
- Primary endpoint: adenomas per colonoscopy (APC); secondary endpoints: adenoma detection rate (ADR), polyp detection rate (PDR).
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed significantly higher APC (1.34 vs. 0.95, P=0.046).
- Adenoma detection rate (53.3% vs. 39.2%, P=0.007) and polyp detection rate (66.5% vs. 47.2%, P<0.001) were significantly improved.
- Peripheral gaze rate increased in the intervention group (33.7% vs. 25.9%, P<0.001) without increasing observation time.
Conclusions:
- Real-time guidance to increase peripheral gaze significantly improved adenoma and polyp detection.
- This approach is low-burden, scalable, and effective for enhancing colonoscopy quality without prolonging procedure time.
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