CIMS™: Endoscopy Image Capture for GI Trials

Endoscopy Image Capture for
Reliable GI Data

Variability in endoscopy image capture compromises data integrity. CIMS® is the solution, eliminating variability with a purpose-built capture kit and software workflow that aligns sites, readers, and sponsors — ensuring consistent processes, improving data quality, and delivering reproducible endpoints.

How CIMS® Works

CIMS® and CIMSPlus® HD set the global standard for endoscopy image capture and central review in GI trials:

At Sites

User friendly video capture kits with a simple preview window confirm recording status
Secure, encrypted upload portals ensure data are transferred quickly without storing PHI on local devices

For Central Readers

Controlled access to blinded cases, with scoring forms mapped directly to study indices (e.g., UCEIS, SES-CD)

For Sponsors and Operations

Real-time dashboards track case status, reader agreement trends, and site performance, giving you full visibility into your imaging data

The Result?

Reduced placebo response through blinded central reading
Higher reader agreement and reproducibility
On-time data delivery for analyses and milestones

AI-Ready Infrastructure

CIMS® is built for the future of GI research. The technology is fully compatible with medical imaging AI solutions, allowing for the integration of automated quality control and AI-assisted scoring tools (e.g., DovaVision™ and PathwaysGI) alongside human central review.

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Security and Compliance

We protect your study data with controls that meet the rigorous standards of global regulators:

Encryption in transit and at rest, with full audit trails
Role-based access with SSO/MFA and least-privilege permissions
GxP-validated (computer system validation with documented change control and periodic review)
Controls aligned with ISO 27001 information security practices and 21 CFR Part 11/EU Annex 11 for electronic records and signatures
Data-protection practices that support GDPR, HIPAA, and local privacy rules (retention matches the countries in your study and your sponsor policy)

CIMS® and Endoscopy Image Capture FAQs

Yes. CIMS® is designed to be vendor-neutral and hardware-agnostic. It integrates seamlessly with standard endoscopy processors found in clinical sites globally, ensuring that sites can utilize their existing infrastructure to capture high-definition video and images without the need for complex proprietary hardware overhauls.

The system separates site-level clinical data from the image review environment, ensuring that central readers evaluate endoscopic evidence objectively. Patient-identifying information is masked at the point of upload to maintain data integrity and reduce bias.

Yes. To streamline data reconciliation and reduce manual entry errors, CIMS® is designed to facilitate secure data transfer with major electronic data capture (EDC) systems. This connectivity ensures that central reading results are efficiently matched with clinical trial data for faster analysis.

In addition to providing site-specific manuals and initiation training, we operate a dedicated Imaging HelpDesk. This support team assists clinical sites with technical setup and troubleshooting to ensure that every video uploaded meets the rigorous standards required for central interpretation.