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Comparison of Small Colorectal Polyp Removal Using Cold EMR With Hot EMR

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Colonic Polyps
Registration Number
NCT03000868
Lead Sponsor
Chonnam National University Hospital
Brief Summary

This study evaluates the efficacy of small colorectal polyp removal using cold endoscopic mucosal resection with hot endoscopic mucosal resection. Half of the participants will receive cold endoscopic mucosal resection, while the other half will receive hot endoscopic mucosal resection.

Detailed Description

Colorectal polyps are considered as precancerous lesions and endoscopical resection is currently the treatment of choice when it is possible.

Colorectal polyps are classified into diminutive polyps (\<5mm in diameter), small polyps (6-9mm in diameter), and large polyps (\>1cm in diameter). There are several endoscopical treatment methods: cold biopsy forceps polypectomy, cold snare polypectomy, hot biopsy forceps polypectomy, hot snare polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection. Cold polypectomy means mechanical removal of the polyp with snare or biopsy forceps without the use of electrocautery, and hot polypectomy means removal of the polyp with the use of electocautery.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with colorectal polyps that are <1cm in diameter who need endoscopic mucosal resection.

    • Patients who gave informed consents to this study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients under the age of 19
  • Patients who are receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapies
  • Patients with hypercoagulability (i.e., liver cirrhosis, hemophilia, end-stage renal disease, or chronic kidney disease)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Complete removal of the colorectal polypAt the time of the procedure (endoscopic mucosal resection)

The resected specimen will be reviewed microscopically to assess complete resection including the lateral and base margins

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Procedure timeAt the time of the procedure (endoscopic mucosal resection)

The time needed for the hot EMR vs cold EMR (minutes) will be assessed.

Complication after endoscopic mucosal resectionWithin 1 month

Procedure-related complications (bleeding, perforation, and post-coagulation syndrome) will be assessed.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chonnam National University Hospital

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Gwangju, Korea, Republic of

Chonnam National University Hospital
🇰🇷Gwangju, Korea, Republic of

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