randomized controlled trials

ASGE Journal ScanKolon

Endoscopist Characteristics May Predict Improved Detection With CADe

Most randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of computer-aided detection (CADe) demonstrate increased detection, but some RCTs and real-world experiences with CADe have failed to show a

ASGE Journal ScanÖsophagus

Currently Available Drugs Work for Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Presently, there is no specific drug recommendation as the preferred treatment for active eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) nor clear guidance on the comparative effectiveness of various

ASGE Journal ScanKolon

Another Real-World U.S. Trial of Computer-Aided Detection Fails To Impress

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have generally shown consistent improvements in adenoma detection rates (ADRs) with the use of computer-aided detection (CADe) during colonoscopy, but a

ASGE Journal ScanÖsophagus

Decrease in Dietary Sugar Reduces GERD Symptoms and Esophageal Acid Exposure

Although dietary changes are recommended for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), randomized controlled trials (RCTs) supporting these management strategies are lacking. This RCT evaluated

ASGE Journal ScanKolon

Artificial Intelligence Increased Adenoma and Advanced Adenoma Detection Rates in Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been shown to increase adenoma detection rates (ADRs) by an average of about 10% in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Meta-analyses of

ASGE Journal ScanMagen und Dünndarm

Does Eradication of Helicobacter pylori Really Decrease Gastric Cancer Incidence and Mortality?

Gastric cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related death in the world. Through the intestinal metaplasia pathway, Helicobacter pylori is a class 1 carcinogen and

ASGE Journal ScanKolon

Large Japanese Real-World Experience Suggests Self-Expandable Metal Stents Are Beneficial in Obstructive Colorectal Cancer

Randomized controlled trials (RCT) of emergency surgery versus colonic stent placement using self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) have mostly suggested limited or no benefits from SEMS.

ASGE Journal ScanÖsophagus

Empiric Esophageal Dilation Is Not Useful for Nonobstructive Dysphagia

Empiric esophageal dilation often is performed for patients presenting with dysphagia who have no evidence of an anatomic obstruction or lesion. However, there is little

Kolon

Cutting Plane Between Underwater and Conventional EMR Is Similar

Randomized controlled trials (RCT) show that underwater EMR (UEMR) is more likely than conventional EMR (CEMR) to result in en bloc and R0 resection for

ASGE Journal ScanKolon

Randomized Controlled Trial Confirms Clipping Is Effective in Prevention of Right-Sided Colon Bleeding After EMR With Electrocautery

Previous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have indicated that prophylactic clip closure is effective in preventing delayed hemorrhage after EMR of colonic lesions that are ≥20