Trainee Participation Increases Colon Adenoma Detection Rate

Previous studies that examined whether the presence of an additional observer, more specifically a GI fellow, during colonoscopy can enhance detection of all polyps and adenomas yielded conflicting results. Of note, all of the aforementioned studies were retrospective and robust evidence derived from well-designed randomized controlled trials are lacking. The study objective is to examine whether fellow participation during screening, surveillance, or diagnostic colonoscopy influence overall, size-specific, or location-specific adenoma or polyp detection rate. It will be planned to enroll 812 patients (406 per arms) within 1 year. Adenoma detection rate will be the primary outcome.