NCT03462706

Brief Summary

The study will compare the use of cold snare, hot snare, cold EMR, and hot EMR for polyp resection. Although previous studies have compared two of the potential resection methods, no previous study has evaluated all four of the resection methods.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
238

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2018

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 6, 2018

Completed
28 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 6, 2018

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 12, 2018

Completed
3.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 14, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 14, 2021

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

February 15, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

February 15, 2023

Status Verified

February 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

3.3 years

First QC Date

March 6, 2018

Results QC Date

May 9, 2022

Last Update Submit

February 13, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

Polyp ResectionCold SnareHot SnareCold Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)Hot Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)Colonoscopy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Efficacy of Resection (Central Post-Resection Biopsies)

    Efficacy of resection will be assessed by biopsies in four quadrants of the perimeter of the defect post-resection and one biopsy from the center of the defect post-resection. Comparison of the biopsy pathology results for polyps removed by cold snare vs. hot snare vs. cold EMR vs. hot EMR. Negative means that there was no residual polyp tissue seen on the central post-resection biopsies. Positive means that there was residual polyp tissue seen on the central post-resection biopsies. Negative central post-resection biopsies are considered a better outcome.

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  • Efficacy of Resection (Peripheral Post-Resection Biopsies)

    Efficacy of resection will be assessed by biopsies in four quadrants of the perimeter of the defect post-resection and one biopsy from the center of the defect post-resection. Comparison of the biopsy pathology results for polyps removed by cold snare vs. hot snare vs. cold EMR vs. hot EMR. Negative means that there was no residual polyp tissue seen on the peripheral post-resection biopsies. Positive means that there was residual polyp tissue seen on the peripheral post-resection biopsies. Negative peripheral post-resection biopsies are considered a better outcome.

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Study Arms (4)

Cold Snare

EXPERIMENTAL

Polyps sized 6mm to 15mm found during colonoscopy will be removed using cold snare techniques.

Procedure: Cold Snare

Hot Snare

EXPERIMENTAL

Polyps sized 6mm to 15mm found during colonoscopy will be removed using hot snare techniques.

Procedure: Hot Snare

Cold EMR

EXPERIMENTAL

Polyps sized 6mm to 15mm found during colonoscopy will be removed using cold EMR techniques.

Procedure: Cold EMR

Hot EMR

EXPERIMENTAL

Polyps sized 6mm to 15mm found during colonoscopy will be removed using hot EMR techniques.

Procedure: Hot EMR

Interventions

Cold SnarePROCEDURE

Subjects randomized to Cold Snare Intervention will have any polyps sized 6mm to 15mm removed using cold snare techniques (no electrocautery, no submucosal injection.)

Cold Snare
Hot SnarePROCEDURE

Subjects randomized to Hot Snare Intervention will have any polyps sized 6mm to 15mm removed using hot snare techniques (with electrocautery, no submucosal injection.)

Hot Snare
Cold EMRPROCEDURE

Subjects randomized to Cold EMR will have any polyps sized 6mm to 15mm removed using cold EMR techniques (no electrocautery, with submucosal injection.)

Cold EMR
Hot EMRPROCEDURE

Subjects randomized to Hot EMR will have any polyps sized 6mm to 15mm removed using hot EMR techniques (with electrocautery, with submucosal injection.)

Hot EMR

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Aged 40 years or older
  • Ability to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Subjects with a history of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Lesions less than 6mm or greater than 15mm in largest dimension

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Indiana University

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Rex DK, Anderson JC, Pohl H, Lahr RE, Judd S, Antaki F, Lilley K, Castelluccio PF, Vemulapalli KC. Cold versus hot snare resection with or without submucosal injection of 6- to 15-mm colorectal polyps: a randomized controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2022 Aug;96(2):330-338. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.03.006. Epub 2022 Mar 12.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colonic NeoplasmsColonic Polyps

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colorectal NeoplasmsIntestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesIntestinal PolypsPolypsPathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Limitations and Caveats

Study endoscopists are experts with special interest in polypectomy; serrated lesions were included in the study instead of only including adenomas; incomplete resections occurred in 10-15mm lesions so a study designed for 10-15mm or 10-20mm lesions may be more relevant; potential of proceduralist bias due to lack of endoscopist blinding; relying on biopsies of the defect instead of evaluation of scars at surveillance for determining efficacy

Results Point of Contact

Title
Clinical Research Specialist
Organization
Indiana University

Study Officials

  • Douglas K Rex, MD

    Indiana University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor of Medicine

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 6, 2018

First Posted

March 12, 2018

Study Start

February 6, 2018

Primary Completion

May 14, 2021

Study Completion

May 14, 2021

Last Updated

February 15, 2023

Results First Posted

February 15, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

De-identified data may be shared in the future upon request per PI discretion.

Locations