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COPILOT Study Evaluates AI-Assisted Polyp Detection in Asian Population — Real-World Evidence for Computer-Aided Colonoscopy

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10 May 2026

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The COPILOT study evaluates real-world implementation of AI-assisted polyp detection during colonoscopy in an Asian population. This pragmatic cohort study examines whether computer-aided detection improves adenoma detection rates and serves as an effective training tool for endoscopists.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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