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Adenomatous PolypsNCT04061005

A Comparison of the Resection Rate for Cold and Hot Snare Polypectomy for 5-15 mm Colorectal Polyps

A study testing Cold snare polypectomy, Hot snare polypectomy and Endoscopic margin observation method in people with Adenomatous Polyps, run by Yuqi He at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

In 2015, there were approximately 1.7 million new cases of colorectal cancer(CRC), and the deaths was close to 832,000. CRC has become the third most common malignant tumor in the world and the second leading cause of cancer death. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Adenomatous Polyps
What is being tested?
Cold snare polypectomy, Hot snare polypectomy and Endoscopic margin observation method
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
750 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
20 Aug 2018to 20 Oct 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient ≥40 and <70 years old
  • Provide written informed consent
  • Patients are found to have colorectal polyps between 5 and 15mm in size

Who cannot join

  • History of inflammatory bowel disease
  • Polyposis of the alimentary tract
  • Antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy 5 days before the procedure
  • Pregnancy
  • Haemodialysis
  • An American Society of Anaesthesiologists class III or higher
  • Depressed lesions and lesions highly suspected to be cancerous based on endoscopic appearance.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

yuqi he, doctor contact

+801066721299

endohe@163.com

tianyang zhang contact

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Department of Gastroenterology, 7th medical center of PLA general hospital

    Beijing, Dongcheng District, 100700

    yuqi he, +801066721299, endohe@163.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: 7th Medical Center of PLA General Hospital

In 2015, there were approximately 1.7 million new cases of colorectal cancer(CRC), and the deaths was close to 832,000. CRC has become the third most common malignant tumor in the world and the second leading cause of cancer death. This is mainly because adenomatous polyps can be transformed into cancer through adenoma-cancer sequences. Screening for CRC has been shown to prevent CRC and related deaths, especially colonoscopy and endoscopic resection of adenomatous polyps.

Currently, the main methods of resection for polyps below 20 mm include hot snare polypectomy (HSP) and cold snare polypectomy (CSP). Due to the use of electrocautery, HSP has been shown to cause damage to the deep submucosa, the muscularis propria and submucosal arteries, resulting in postoperative bleeding, perforation and other adverse events. Compared with HSP, the mechanical cutting method is called CSP without electrocautery. Due to the short operation time and low incidence of adverse events, especially after polypectomy, it has caused more and more attention of endoscopists. The removal of 5 mm polyps from CSP has been recommended as the preferred technique by the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy(ESGE) Guidelines. A recent multicenter, prospective study in Japan recommended CSP as the standard treatment for excision of 4-9mm polyps. However, the average diameter of polyps in this study was 5.4 mm, which was not sufficient for the safety of CSP in polyps above 5 mm. In addition, there are few prospective studies of CSP complete removal of colorectal polyps 10-15 mm. More importantly, the report pointed out that 10% of 5 to 20 mm polyps were not completely removed, and some studies have shown that the cut polyp specimens are not sufficient for adequate pathological evaluation, which the researchers do not fully recognize.

In this study, the investigators were interested in comparing the complete resection rates of large (10 -15 mm) and small (4-9 mm) colorectal polyps with CSP and HSP and improved methods for evaluating complete resection.

Read the detailed description

Participants who meet inclusion criteria will be asked to participate, investigators will include all patients with resectable polyps, but only adenomatous polyps will be included for analysis. See also inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Colonoscopy, after bowel preparation with polyethylene glycol solution was performed using standard colonoscopes (GIF-HQ290I) and polypectomy snares.

All procedures were performed by experienced endoscopists(each with over 1000 colonoscopies performed) including CSP and HSP. All patients with a colorectal 5-15 mm polyp detected will be randomized to receive HSP and CSP treatment. Polyp size will be measured using the tip of the snare catheter (2.5mm). Difficulty of resection will be grade by polyp resection time. Following the resection, jet stream of water will be used to wash mucosal defect thoroughly. After endoscopist's attestation that polyp removal was complete by carefully observe the resection margins with near focus mode, for large lesions(10-15mm)4 biopsies will be performed from all four quadrants of resection margins, for small lesions(4-9mm) biopsies were performed from two marginal sites located symmetrically on the left and right of the mucosal defects to confirm residual polyp tissue. Difficulty of resection will be grade by polyp resection time. Following the resection, jet stream of water will be used to wash mucosal defect thoroughly. After endoscopist's attestation that polyp removal was complete by carefully observe the resection margins with near focus mode, for large lesions(10-15mm)4 biopsies will be performed from all four quadrants of resection margins, for small lesions(4-9mm) biopsies were performed from two marginal sites located symmetrically on the left and right of the mucosal defects to confirm residual polyp tissue.

If polyp resection is complicated by bleeding(not self-sustained), no biopsies will be taken and any additional polyps that will be found during the remaining examination will be excluded from analysis. Severe bleeding that will complicate resection margins examination will be excluded from analysis, Endoscopic haemostasis will be performed when active haemorrhage continued for ≥30s.

A single research subject may have many eligible polyps. To avoid taking many biopsies, the investigators will not include more than 5 eligible polyps(the first 5 that are detected) per patient in the study.

Being tested
Cold snare polypectomy, Hot snare polypectomy, Endoscopic margin observation method
Keywords
Cold snare polypectomy, Hot snare polypectomy, Colorectal polyps, CARE Study, Complete resection rate
Medical subject headings
Adenomatous Polyps

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Cold snare polypectomyProcedure or surgery

    CSP, which does not include electrocautery to do a polypectomy with a snare.

  • Hot snare polypectomyProcedure or surgery

    HSP, which uses the electrocautery to do a polypectomy with a snare.

  • Endoscopic margin observation methodProcedure or surgery

    Endoscopic margin observation method, After rinsing the polyp specimen with physiological saline, fully natural extension, fixing it to the foam board with a needle, and observing the margin with a colonoscope or a magnifying colonoscope near-focus mode to determine whether there is residual polyp tissue.

Study groups in NCT04061005
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Hot snare polypectomy (HSP)Active comparatorThe polyp size was measured using the tip of the snare catheter (2.5 mm). According to the randomized group, patients with HSP group were treated with HSP to excise 5-15 mm colorectal polyps. After resection, the jet stream will be used to thoroughly clean the mucosal defect. After the endoscopist carefully observed the edge of the resection to complete the polypectomy, a 2- or 4-quad biopsy was performed from the symmetrical margin of the mucosal defect to confirm the presence or absence of residual lesions.
Receives: Procedure: Hot snare polypectomy; Procedure: Endoscopic margin observation method
Cold snare polypectomy (CSP)ExperimentalThe polyp size was measured using the tip of the snare catheter (2.5 mm). After randomization, patients in the CSP group will be treated with CSP to remove colorectal polyps of 10-15 mm size. After resection, the jet stream will be used to thoroughly clean the mucosal defect. After the endoscopic surgeon carefully observed the resection margin to complete the polypectomy, a 2- or 4-quad biopsy was performed from the symmetrical margin of the mucosal defect to confirm the presence or absence of residual lesions.
Receives: Procedure: Cold snare polypectomy; Procedure: Endoscopic margin observation method

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Complete resection rate

    The primary endpoint was the complete resection rate, defined as no evidence of adenomatous tissue in the biopsied specimens, among all pathologically confirmed adenomatous polyps. The complete resection rates in the HSP and CSP groups of 5-15mm polyps were compared. The complete resection rates in the HSP and CSP groups of 5-9 mm polyps group were compared. and the complete resection rates in the HSP and CSP groups of 10-15 mm polyps group were also compared.

    Measured: six months

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Methodological evaluation of Endoscopic margin observation method

    After polypectomy, the operating assistant unfolded the retrieved polyp specimen in the natural shape and pinned flat on a cork board according to the ESD specimen fixation method. Then endoscopic view judged the margin of the unfolded polyp.If a complete normal mucosal margin is visible, it is considered a complete resection. Then, the complete resection rate of the method was compared with the complete resection rate of the traditional pathological biopsy to judge the accuracy of the method.

    Measured: six months

  2. Polyp retrieval rate

    Polyp specimens retrieval rate

    Measured: six months

  3. Number of additional resections (snaring and/or biopsy)

    snaring and/or biopsy

    Measured: six months

  4. Rate of difficult/impossible resection by CSP

    Difficult CSP resection was defined as a resection procedure that required ≥5s after snaring.An impossible CSP resection was defined as a resection procedure that needed high-frequency electric current.

    Measured: six months

  5. Time required for resection

    Time required for resection was defined as the time between the insertion of the snare into working channel to the end of polyp resection. The time was measured by endoscopists or assistant by using stopwatch that was built in the endoscopic system. When submucosal injection was conducted in the HSP group, the time required for resection was measured from the insertion of the injection needle into the working channel until the end of polyp resection.

    Measured: six months

  6. The rates of procedure-related complications

    Delayed bleeding was defined as haemorrhage after colonoscopy requiring endoscopic haemostasis. It should be noted that, if vascular stump is found on the wound surface after HSP, electrocoagulation treatment is required and the probability is recorded.After CSP, it is necessary to observe whether there is active bleeding.Titanium clips were not used for hemostasis in both groups.

    Measured: six months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Aug 2019
  2. Study start20 Aug 2018
  3. Primary completion20 Oct 2022 (estimated)
  4. Study completion20 Oct 2022 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
750 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04061005
Sponsor's protocol ID
PLA HSP-CSP-1
Status last verified
Feb 2021
First submitted
29 Jul 2019
Last updated
17 Aug 2021
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Kawamura T, Takeuchi Y, Asai S, Yokota I, Akamine E, Kato M, Akamatsu T, Tada K, Komeda Y, Iwatate M, Kawakami K, Nishikawa M, Watanabe D, Yamauchi A, Fukata N, Shimatani M, Ooi M, Fujita K, Sano Y, Kashida H, Hirose S, Iwagami H, Uedo N, Teramukai S, Tanaka K. A comparison of the resection rate for cold and hot snare polypectomy for 4-9 mm colorectal polyps: a multicentre randomised controlled trial (CRESCENT study). Gut. 2018 Nov;67(11):1950-1957. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2017-314215. Epub 2017 Sep 28.

    PubMed 28970290
  • Matsuura N, Takeuchi Y, Yamashina T, Ito T, Aoi K, Nagai K, Kanesaka T, Matsui F, Fujii M, Akasaka T, Hanaoka N, Higashino K, Tomita Y, Ito Y, Ishihara R, Iishi H, Uedo N. Incomplete resection rate of cold snare polypectomy: a prospective single-arm observational study. Endoscopy. 2017 Mar;49(3):251-257. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-100215. Epub 2017 Feb 13.

    PubMed 28192823

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Cold snare polypectomy, Hot snare polypectomy and Endoscopic margin observation method in people with Adenomatous Polyps, run by Yuqi He at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Aug 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact yuqi he, doctor (+801066721299, endohe@163.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Complete resection rate (time frame: six months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04061005, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Aug 2021.

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