NCT07601230

Brief Summary

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy globally. Sessile serrated lesions (SSLs) account for 15-30% of CRC via the serrated pathway. Accurate SSL diagnosis relies on basal crypt features, which are often obscured by specimen curling during standard formalin fixation, leading to underdiagnosis. A novel polyp pretreatment device mechanically maintains mucosal flatness, ensuring vertical sectioning relative to the muscularis mucosae. This randomized, double-blind, parallel-controlled trial evaluates whether the device improves SSL diagnostic rate and section orientation in sessile colorectal polyps.

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Enrollment
1,156

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
23mo left

Started Jun 2026

Typical duration for not_applicable

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 17, 2026

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 22, 2026

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 15, 2026

Expected
1.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2028

Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2028

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

May 17, 2026

Last Update Submit

May 17, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • SSL Diagnostic Rate (%)

    7 days

Study Arms (2)

Polyp Pretreatment Device

EXPERIMENTAL
Device: Polyp Pretreatment Device

Standard Processing

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

This novel polyp pretreatment device is a single-use, non-invasive laboratory tool designed to standardize the orientation and fixation of resected colorectal polyp specimens. The device consists of a flat, rigid base with a transparent, non-adherent cover, and is engineered to maintain the mucosal surface of the polyp specimen flat and fully extended.

Polyp Pretreatment Device

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients undergoing colonoscopic polypectomy (≤3 lesions if multiple).
  • Sessile/flat polyps (Paris 0-Is,0-IIa, 0-IIb, 0-IIc) resected by snare or EMR with intact specimens.
  • Signed informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Refusal or lack of informed consent.
  • Polyp size ≥25 mm or fragmented resection.
  • Severe specimen damage/cautery artifact or time from resection to fixation \>30 min.
  • Suspected/confirmed CRC, IBD, or polyposis syndromes.
  • Anticoagulants (aspirin/warfarin) within 7 days or coagulation disorders.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (3)

  • Tran TH, Nguyen VH, Vo DT. How to "pick up" colorectal serrated lesions and polyps in daily histopathology practice: From terminologies to diagnostic pitfalls. World J Clin Oncol. 2024 Sep 24;15(9):1157-1167. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i9.1157.

    PMID: 39351466BACKGROUND
  • Kolb JM, Morales SJ, Rouse NA, Desai J, Friedman K, Makris L, Bamji ND, Miller KM, Soetikno RM, Kaltenbach T, Rouse RV, Aisenberg J. Does Better Specimen Orientation and a Simplified Grading System Promote More Reliable Histologic Interpretation of Serrated Colon Polyps in the Community Practice Setting? Results of a Nationwide Study. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2016 Mar;50(3):233-8. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000000413.

    PMID: 26501882BACKGROUND
  • Morales SJ, Bodian CA, Kornacki S, Rouse RV, Petras R, Rouse NA, Cohen LB, Bamji ND, Miller KM, Soetikno RM, Kaltenbach T, Aisenberg J. A simple tissue-handling technique performed in the endoscopy suite improves histologic section quality and diagnostic accuracy for serrated polyps. Endoscopy. 2013 Nov;45(11):897-905. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1344435. Epub 2013 Oct 28.

    PMID: 24165815BACKGROUND

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD,Director, Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Center, Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 17, 2026

First Posted

May 22, 2026

Study Start (Estimated)

June 15, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 1, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 1, 2028

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05