Evaluation of Versatile Intelligent Staining Technology (VIST) and Spectral Flexible Imaging (SFI) for Detection and Optical Characterization of Colorectal Lesions: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study (INSIGHT)

August 26, 2026 updated by: Alexandre Vontobel Padoin

Evaluation of Versatile Intelligent Staining Technology (VIST) and Spectral Flexible Imaging (SFI) for Detection and Optical Characterization of Colorectal Lesions: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study (INSIGHT Study)

This prospective randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of Versatile Intelligent Staining Technology (VIST) and Spectral Flexible Imaging (SFI) for detection and optical characterization of colorectal lesions during colonoscopy. The performance of VIST and SFI will be compared with high-definition white light endoscopy (WLE), using histopathology as the reference standard and established endoscopic classifications (Paris, Kudo, and JNET). The study will also assess adenoma detection rate, serrated lesion detection, inter- and intraobserver agreement, and procedure-related metrics.

Study Overview

Status

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Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This prospective randomized controlled study will compare high-definition white light endoscopy (WLE), Versatile Intelligent Staining Technology (VIST), and Spectral Flexible Imaging (SFI) for the detection and optical characterization of colorectal lesions during colonoscopy.

Participants will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to one of the three imaging modalities. During the first-look withdrawal phase, the colon will be examined using the allocated modality. Detected lesions will be documented and characterized in vivo according to their location, size, morphology, and established endoscopic classification systems, including the Paris, Kudo, and JNET classifications. Lesions will subsequently be biopsied or resected as clinically appropriate and submitted for histopathological evaluation, which will serve as the reference standard for diagnostic performance analyses.

Standardized recordings of colorectal lesions will also be used for blinded review to assess interobserver and intraobserver agreement in optical diagnosis and endoscopic classification. In addition to evaluating lesion detection and characterization, the study will compare procedural quality metrics and safety across the imaging modalities.

The study is designed to determine whether VIST or SFI can improve colorectal lesion detection and optical characterization compared with conventional high-definition white light endoscopy.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

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990

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • Rio Grande do Sul
      • Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 90160-090
        • Hospital Sao Lucas da PUCRS
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Undergoing screening or surveillance colonoscopy
  • Adequate bowel preparation (Boston Bowel Preparation Scale ≥6, with ≥2 per segment)
  • Ability to understand and sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
  • Prior colorectal resection
  • Colorectal stenosis preventing scope progression
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Inadequate bowel preparation
  • Clinical contraindication to colonoscopy

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Active Comparator: White Light Endoscopy (WLE)
Participants randomized to this arm will undergo colonoscopy using high-definition white light endoscopy (WLE) during the first-look withdrawal phase. Colorectal lesions detected during this phase will be documented and optically characterized according to the study protocol. Detected lesions will be biopsied or resected as clinically appropriate and submitted for histopathological evaluation.
Device: White Light Endoscopy
Colonoscopy performed using high-definition white light imaging.
Other Names:
  • WLE
Experimental: Versatile Intelligent Staining Technology (VIST)
Participants randomized to this arm will undergo colonoscopy using Versatile Intelligent Staining Technology (VIST) during the first-look withdrawal phase. Colorectal lesions detected during this phase will be documented and optically characterized according to the study protocol. Detected lesions will be biopsied or resected as clinically appropriate and submitted for histopathological evaluation.
Device: Versatile Intelligent Staining Technology
Colonoscopy performed using Versatile Intelligent Staining Technology (VIST).
Other Names:
  • VIST
Experimental: Spectral Flexible Imaging (SFI)
Participants randomized to this arm will undergo colonoscopy using Spectral Flexible Imaging (SFI) during the first-look withdrawal phase. Colorectal lesions detected during this phase will be documented and optically characterized according to the study protocol. Detected lesions will be biopsied or resected as clinically appropriate and submitted for histopathological evaluation.
Device: Spectral Flexible Imaging
Colonoscopy performed using Spectral Flexible Imaging (SFI).
Other Names:
  • SFI

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Adenoma Detection Rate (ADR)
Time Frame: During index colonoscopy.
Proportion of participants with ≥1 colorectal polyp detected during the first-look withdrawal phase using the allocated imaging modality.
During index colonoscopy.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Serrated Lesion Detection Rate
Time Frame: During index colonoscopy.
Proportion of participants with ≥1 serrated lesion (e.g., sessile serrated lesion or hyperplastic polyp) detected during the first-look withdrawal phase using the allocated imaging modality, with histopathology confirmation when available.
During index colonoscopy.
Diagnostic Accuracy for Optical Characterization (Neoplastic vs Non-neoplastic)
Time Frame: During index colonoscopy with post-procedure histopathology results.
Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and overall accuracy of optical diagnosis for neoplastic versus non-neoplastic colorectal lesions, using histopathology as the reference standard.
During index colonoscopy with post-procedure histopathology results.
Agreement Between Optical Diagnosis and Histopathology
Time Frame: During index colonoscopy with post-procedure histopathology results.
Agreement (Cohen's kappa) between in vivo optical diagnosis and histopathology for colorectal lesions.
During index colonoscopy with post-procedure histopathology results.
Concordance of Endoscopic Classifications With Histopathology
Time Frame: During index colonoscopy with post-procedure histopathology results.
Agreement (Cohen's kappa) between endoscopic classifications (Paris, Kudo pit pattern, and JNET) assigned in vivo and histopathology.
During index colonoscopy with post-procedure histopathology results.
Interobserver and Intraobserver Agreement From Blinded Video Review
Time Frame: Up to 12 months after index colonoscopy (video-based assessment).
Interobserver and intraobserver agreement (Cohen's kappa) for optical diagnosis and classification based on standardized video recordings of lesions reviewed independently and blinded to group allocation and histopathology.
Up to 12 months after index colonoscopy (video-based assessment).
Procedure Quality Metrics
Time Frame: During index colonoscopy.
Withdrawal time (minutes), total procedure time (minutes), and cecal intubation rate.
During index colonoscopy.
Safety (Procedure-related Adverse Events)
Time Frame: Up to 24 hours after colonoscopy.
Incidence of colonoscopy-related adverse events (e.g., bleeding, perforation, post-polypectomy complications).
Up to 24 hours after colonoscopy.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Alexandre Vontobel Padoin

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Hospital Sao Lucas da PUCRS

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

Study Start

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October 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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January 31, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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August 31, 2028

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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August 26, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 26, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

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September 1, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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September 1, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 26, 2026

Last Verified

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August 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 00410826.8.0000.5336

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

IPD Plan Description

The individual participant data (IPD) sharing plan has not yet been determined. Any future sharing of de-identified participant data will be subject to applicable ethical and institutional requirements, participant confidentiality protections, and relevant data protection regulations.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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