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Wound Endoscopical, ColonEndoClot™NCT05029934

Efficacy of EndoClot™ Spraying After Endoscopic Resection of Large Colorectal Polyps

A study testing use of EndoClot in people with Wound Endoscopical, Colon and After Polyp Resection, Colon, run by Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf at 5 sites in Germany.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The effectiveness of colonoscopy in reducing colorectal cancer mortality relies on the detection and removal of neoplastic polyps. Effective and safe resection of larger polyps is particularly important due to their higher potential of malignancy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 89 years
What is being tested?
use of EndoClot
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
96 participants
Where
5 sitesGermany
Study dates
18 Aug 2021to 27 Jan 2023
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 18 to 89 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with a ≥20mm colon non-pedunculated polyp who are undergoing an ESD or EMR resection
  • signed Informed Consent

Who cannot join

  • Patients with known (biopsy proven) or strongly suspected invasive carcinoma in a potential study polyp
  • Pedunculated polyps (as defined by Paris Classification type Ip or Isp)
  • ulcerated depressed lesions (as defined by Paris Classification type III)
  • polyposis syndromes
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • emergency colonoscopy
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  • Poor general health (ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) class>3)
  • Patients with coagulopathy with an elevated International Normalized Ratio (INR )≥1.5, or platelets <50
  • Poor bowel preparation
  • pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Intervention planned using ORISE™ (Boston Medical) or LIFTUP™ (Ovesco) as lifting agents

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

Germany5 sites
  • Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria-Klinikum

    Berlin, 12099

  • University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf

    Hamburg, 20246

  • Evangelisches Amalie Sieveking Krankenhaus

    Hamburg, 22359

  • UKGM Marburg, Klinik für Gastroenterologie

    Marburg, 35043

  • Klinikum Südstadt Rostock

    Rostock, 18059

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About this study

Official title: Efficacy of EndoClot™ Spraying After Endoscopic Resection of Large Colorectal Polyps: A Randomized Trial.

The effectiveness of colonoscopy in reducing colorectal cancer mortality relies on the detection and removal of neoplastic polyps. Effective and safe resection of larger polyps is particularly important due to their higher potential of malignancy. Large polyps ≥20mm are removed by so-called endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) (and occasionally endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)) using electrocautery snares. Resection of these large polyps is associated with a risk of severe complications that may require hospitalization and additional interventions. The most common risk is delayed bleeding which is observed in approximately 2-10% of patients. In a recent randomized trial, clipping has been shown to reduce bleeding esp. on the right colonic side. However, clipping of larger areas is time consuming and may add to costs in several ways.

Our primary aim is to examine whether EndoClot™ application (a special form of longer lasting spray on the mucosal defect after EMR/ESD of large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps (≥20mm) will reduce the risk of delayed bleeding. We hypothesize that EndoClot™ application will reduce the risk of delayed bleeding by at least 3/4 (i.e. from 7.5% to 1.5%) based on an initial assumption of a 7.5% delayed bleeding rate.

Read the detailed description

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States and Europe. The effectiveness of colonoscopy in reducing the risk of dying from colorectal cancer relies on the detection and safe resection of neoplastic polyps to prevent incident cancers. Most polyps are small and can be easily removed using snare with or without electrocautery. Because the risk of prevalent cancer or transition to cancer increases with polyp size, effective and safe resection of large polyps is particularly important.

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is evolving as the primary endoscopic technique to remove large non-pedunculated polyps. These flat or sessile polyps are defined as lateral spreading tumors with a low vertical axis that extend laterally along the luminal wall. Several mostly retrospective studies from Europe, the U.S. and Japan, have demonstrated a high "cure" rate, with results lending credence to the shift from surgical resection to endoscopic management of these lesions. Of concern, however, is 1) a fairly high overall complication rate of 8-26% in prospective studies3-7, and 2) as well the persistence of residual neoplasia on follow-up endoscopy ranging from 16% to 46%3, 6, 8. The former is the main topic of the present study.

Severe complications including bleeding associated with a standard diagnostic or screening colonoscopy, which may include resection of predominantly smaller polyps, are uncommon. Significant bleeding occurs in 0.2 to 0.5% of patients (defined as a 2mg drop in Hemoglobin) 9, 10. The risk of severe complications increases with polyp size; here, again, the most common complication is bleeding reported in 2 to 24% of polyp resections. In one recent analysis the rate of delayed bleeding in colonic EMR was 7.5%1.

In addition to size, other factors may affect complications. These include type of resection (piecemeal versus en-bloc), polyp location (right colon with a thinner wall than the left colon), age and comorbidities, especially those that affect clotting abilities (e.g. renal insufficiency, liver disease, use of anticoagulation). Studies that have examined variables, which may directly decrease the risk of complications associated with large polyp resection, are limited.

It is apparent that resection of a large polyp leaves behind a large mucosal defect. The mucosal ulcer that forms after polyp resection can take several weeks to heal. Bleeding complications typically occur within 7 to 10 days, requiring often admission, a repeat colonoscopy to stop bleeding, and possible blood transfusions. The rates depend on size, and have been shown to be around 1.5%-2.6% overall. It is significantly higher in larger adenomas of 2 cm and more, namely 6.5% in another recent meta analysis.

To reduce the risk of bleeding various measures have been proposed which also have been summarized in several recent meta analyses. These include coagulation, clipping and others, but only few randomized trials are available: Coagulation not effective in a recent meta analysis14, but only 4 of the 12 studies were randomized and these included all mostly smaller polyps or polyps of all sizes or pedunculated polyps. In a recent randomized trial, clipping has been shown to reduce bleeding esp. on the right colonic side. However, clipping of larger areas is time consuming and may add to costs in several ways.

Our primary aim is to examine whether EndoClot™ application (a special form of longer lasting spray on the mucosal defect after EMR/ESD of large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps (≥20mm) will reduce the risk of delayed bleeding. We hypothesize that EndoClot™ application will reduce the risk of delayed bleeding by at least 3/4 (i.e. from 7.5% to 1.5%) based on an initial assumption of a 7.5% delayed bleeding rate.

Being tested
use of EndoClot
Keywords
colon endoscopic mucosa resection (EMR), delayed bleeding, colonoscopy, polyp resection

What participants receive

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

  • use of EndoClotProcedure or surgery

    deployment of EndoClot adhesive spray

Study groups in NCT05029934
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
EndoClot groupActive comparatorpatients who are being provided with EndoClot adhesive spray after polyp resection
Receives: Procedure: use of EndoClot
Control groupSham comparatorno further prophylactic bleeding prevention after polyp resection
Receives: Procedure: use of EndoClot

What is being measured

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

  1. delayed bleeding complication: hospitalization

    hospitalization after subsequent return to unit / health care facility for evaluation of rectal bleeding

    Measured: 30 days

  2. delayed bleeding complication: transfusion

    a patient who subsequently had to return to the unit and/or any health care facility for evaluation of rectal bleeding AND who required transfusion

    Measured: 30 days

  3. delayed bleeding complication: repeat endoscopy

    a patient who subsequently had to return to the unit and/or any health care facility for evaluation of rectal bleeding AND who required a repeat colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy for examination of the polypectomy site or control of bleeding

    Measured: 30 days

  4. delayed bleeding complication:

    a patient who subsequently had to return to the unit and/or any health care facility for evaluation of rectal bleeding AND who required surgery

    Measured: 30 days

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Technical handling

    product deployment assumed quantity of entire vial: < 50%/50-70%/100%

    Measured: 20 minutes (assumed deployment time)

  2. Overall complications

    an aggregate of all complications that occur at the time of the procedure or during follow-up

    Measured: procedure to day 30

  3. Factors associated with complications: polyp size

    Factors that may be associated with complications, esp. bleeding

    Measured: 30 days

  4. Factors associated with complications: polyp location

    Factors that may be associated with complications, esp. bleeding: location of the polyp in the colon (right, left, rectum)

    Measured: 30 days

  5. Factors associated with complications: polyp histology

    Factors that may be associated with complications, esp. bleeding

    Measured: 30 days

  6. Factors associated with complications: polyp morphology

    Factors that may be associated with complications, esp. bleeding

    Measured: 30 days

  7. Factors associated with complications: polyp resection time

    Factors that may be associated with complications, esp. bleeding

    Measured: 30 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted1 Sep 2021
  2. Study start18 Aug 2021
  3. Primary completion27 Jan 2023
  4. Study completion27 Jan 2023

Why it stopped: insufficient recruitment of study patients

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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
use of EndoClot adhesive after resection vs no use of any preventive action against delayed bleeding (control group)
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
96 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05029934
Sponsor's protocol ID
PV7200
Acronym
EndoClot™
Status last verified
Jul 2023
First submitted
29 Aug 2021
Last updated
5 Jul 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Pohl H, Grimm IS, Moyer MT, Hasan MK, Pleskow D, Elmunzer BJ, Khashab MA, Sanaei O, Al-Kawas FH, Gordon SR, Mathew A, Levenick JM, Aslanian HR, Antaki F, von Renteln D, Crockett SD, Rastogi A, Gill JA, Law RJ, Elias PA, Pellise M, Wallace MB, Mackenzie TA, Rex DK. Clip Closure Prevents Bleeding After Endoscopic Resection of Large Colon Polyps in a Randomized Trial. Gastroenterology. 2019 Oct;157(4):977-984.e3. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.03.019. Epub 2019 Mar 15.

    PubMed 30885778
  • Jemal A, Siegel R, Ward E, Hao Y, Xu J, Thun MJ. Cancer statistics, 2009. CA Cancer J Clin. 2009 Jul-Aug;59(4):225-49. doi: 10.3322/caac.20006. Epub 2009 May 27.

    PubMed 19474385
  • Brooker JC, Saunders BP, Shah SG, Thapar CJ, Suzuki N, Williams CB. Treatment with argon plasma coagulation reduces recurrence after piecemeal resection of large sessile colonic polyps: a randomized trial and recommendations. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Mar;55(3):371-5. doi: 10.1067/mge.2002.121597.

    PubMed 11868011
  • Conio M, Repici A, Demarquay JF, Blanchi S, Dumas R, Filiberti R. EMR of large sessile colorectal polyps. Gastrointest Endosc. 2004 Aug;60(2):234-41. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5107(04)01567-6.

    PubMed 15278051
  • Ferrara F, Luigiano C, Ghersi S, Fabbri C, Bassi M, Landi P, Polifemo AM, Billi P, Cennamo V, Consolo P, Alibrandi A, D'Imperio N. Efficacy, safety and outcomes of 'inject and cut' endoscopic mucosal resection for large sessile and flat colorectal polyps. Digestion. 2010;82(4):213-20. doi: 10.1159/000284397. Epub 2010 Jun 24.

    PubMed 20588036
  • Moss A, Bourke MJ, Williams SJ, Hourigan LF, Brown G, Tam W, Singh R, Zanati S, Chen RY, Byth K. Endoscopic mucosal resection outcomes and prediction of submucosal cancer from advanced colonic mucosal neoplasia. Gastroenterology. 2011 Jun;140(7):1909-18. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2011.02.062. Epub 2011 Mar 8.

    PubMed 21392504
  • Swan MP, Bourke MJ, Alexander S, Moss A, Williams SJ. Large refractory colonic polyps: is it time to change our practice? A prospective study of the clinical and economic impact of a tertiary referral colonic mucosal resection and polypectomy service (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc. 2009 Dec;70(6):1128-36. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.05.039. Epub 2009 Sep 12.

    PubMed 19748615
  • Arebi N, Swain D, Suzuki N, Fraser C, Price A, Saunders BP. Endoscopic mucosal resection of 161 cases of large sessile or flat colorectal polyps. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jul;42(7):859-66. doi: 10.1080/00365520601137280.

    PubMed 17558911
  • Levin TR, Zhao W, Conell C, Seeff LC, Manninen DL, Shapiro JA, Schulman J. Complications of colonoscopy in an integrated health care delivery system. Ann Intern Med. 2006 Dec 19;145(12):880-6. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-145-12-200612190-00004.

    PubMed 17179057
  • Ko CW, Riffle S, Michaels L, Morris C, Holub J, Shapiro JA, Ciol MA, Kimmey MB, Seeff LC, Lieberman D. Serious complications within 30 days of screening and surveillance colonoscopy are uncommon. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2010 Feb;8(2):166-73. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2009.10.007. Epub 2009 Oct 20.

    PubMed 19850154
  • Reumkens A, Rondagh EJ, Bakker CM, Winkens B, Masclee AA, Sanduleanu S. Post-Colonoscopy Complications: A Systematic Review, Time Trends, and Meta-Analysis of Population-Based Studies. Am J Gastroenterol. 2016 Aug;111(8):1092-101. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2016.234. Epub 2016 Jun 14.

    PubMed 27296945
  • Jaruvongvanich V, Prasitlumkum N, Assavapongpaiboon B, Suchartlikitwong S, Sanguankeo A, Upala S. Risk factors for delayed colonic post-polypectomy bleeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2017 Oct;32(10):1399-1406. doi: 10.1007/s00384-017-2870-0. Epub 2017 Aug 5.

    PubMed 28779355
  • Hassan C, Repici A, Sharma P, Correale L, Zullo A, Bretthauer M, Senore C, Spada C, Bellisario C, Bhandari P, Rex DK. Efficacy and safety of endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gut. 2016 May;65(5):806-20. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2014-308481. Epub 2015 Feb 13.

    PubMed 25681402
  • Boumitri C, Mir FA, Ashraf I, Matteson-Kome ML, Nguyen DL, Puli SR, Bechtold ML. Prophylactic clipping and post-polypectomy bleeding: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Ann Gastroenterol. 2016 Oct-Dec;29(4):502-508. doi: 10.20524/aog.2016.0075. Epub 2016 Jul 28.

    PubMed 27708518
  • ASGE Standards of Practice Committee; Anderson MA, Ben-Menachem T, Gan SI, Appalaneni V, Banerjee S, Cash BD, Fisher L, Harrison ME, Fanelli RD, Fukami N, Ikenberry SO, Jain R, Khan K, Krinsky ML, Lichtenstein DR, Maple JT, Shen B, Strohmeyer L, Baron T, Dominitz JA. Management of antithrombotic agents for endoscopic procedures. Gastrointest Endosc. 2009 Dec;70(6):1060-70. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.09.040. Epub 2009 Nov 3. No abstract available.

    PubMed 19889407

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing use of EndoClot in people with Wound Endoscopical, Colon and After Polyp Resection, Colon, run by Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf at 5 sites in Germany.

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 2 inclusion and 11 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jul 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in Germany. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

The study was stopped early (reason given: insufficient recruitment of study patients). Results are not available in the source record.

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

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

delayed bleeding complication: hospitalization (time frame: 30 days). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT05029934, which also lists 18 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 5 Jul 2023.

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