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NCT Number: NCT01665898

Comparing Cold Biopsy Forceps Versus Cold Snare Biopsy for Colon Polyps

Comparing the efficacy of cold biopsy forceps versus cold snare biopsy for removing colon polyps.

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Key information

Conditions

Colon Polyps Colonic Polyps Intestinal Polyps Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Polyps

Age range

40 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Incheon St. Mary's Hospital

Incheon, South Korea

About this study

Polyps were randomized to be treated with either CSP or CFP. After the initial polypectomy, additional EMR was performed at the polypectomy site to assess the presence of residual polyp tissue.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • patients older than 40 years old and
  • patients who are receiving colonoscopies and
  • patients who have colon polyps

Exclusion criteria

  • patients who have not agreed to the study
  • patients with bleeding tendencies

Treatment and study plan

Cold Biopsy forceps

Procedure

removal of polyps using cold biopsy forceps

Cold snare biopsy

Procedure

Removal of colon polyps using cold snare biopsy

Primary outcomes

  1. Comparing the complete removal rate of cold biopsy forceps versus cold snare biopsy for removing colon polyps

    Time frame: up to 3 years

    We will investigate the complete removal rate of colon polyps by using two different methods, cold biopsy forceps or cold snare biopsy. After removal of polyps by one of these two methods, the remnant lesion will be biopsied to study if there are any remnant tissues in order to find out the complete removal rate.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Bleeding rate after removal of colon polyps by using cold biopsy forceps or cold snare biopsy

    Time frame: participants will be followed up for 1 month

    We will investigate bleeding rate after removal of colon polyps by these two methods. Bleeding rate will be the number of patients who showed significant bleeding after the procedure divided by the total number of patients who will receive the procedure. Significant bleeding was determined to be ongoing bleeding for more than 30 seconds after the procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Incheon St.Mary's Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Cold Biopsy Forceps Versus Cold Snare Biopsy for Colon Polyps

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2015
First posted
Aug 16, 2012
Registry last updated
Mar 26, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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