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Official title Cold Snare Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) vs Cold EMR With Margin Snare Tip Soft Coagulation (STSC)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05041478
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Randomised controlled trial comparing cold snare endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) with cold snare EMR and adjuvant margin STSC in the complete resection of 15-40mm lateral-spreading adenomas
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Any patient undergoing colonoscopy who is older than 18 years of age, has a written consent for trial participation and has at least one laterally...
- Localisation in the colon or rectum
- Benign adenomatous surface features (Kudo III / IV, Japan NBI Expert Team (JNET) 2a)
- Granular or non-granular topography
- Paris classification 0-IIa/IIb +/- Is
You likely can't join if
- Current use of antiplatelet (excluding aspirin) or anticoagulants which have not appropriately been interrupted according to the guidelines.
- Known bleeding disorder or coagulopathy.
- Pregnancy
- History of inflammatory bowel disease
- Previously attempted or otherwise non-lifting lesions
- Endoscopic features suggestive of submucosal invasion (Kudo Vi/n, JNET 2b / 3) or concurrent colorectal cancer
See the full eligibility criteria
- Any patient undergoing colonoscopy who is older than 18 years of age, has a written consent for trial participation and has at least one laterally spreading lesion meeting the following description:
- Localisation in the colon or rectum
- Benign adenomatous surface features (Kudo III / IV, Japan NBI Expert Team (JNET) 2a)
- Granular or non-granular topography
- Paris classification 0-IIa/IIb +/- Is
- If present, sessile component may be no greater than 10mm in size.
- Polyp size ranging from 15 to 40mm
- Current use of antiplatelet (excluding aspirin) or anticoagulants which have not appropriately been interrupted according to the guidelines.
- Known bleeding disorder or coagulopathy.
- Pregnancy
- History of inflammatory bowel disease
- Previously attempted or otherwise non-lifting lesions
- Endoscopic features suggestive of submucosal invasion (Kudo Vi/n, JNET 2b / 3) or concurrent colorectal cancer
- Lesions involving the ileocaecal valve (ICV), appendiceal oriface or anorectal junction (ARJ)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Westmead, New South Wales, Australia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.