CompletedNot Applicable

Soft Coagulation for the Prevention of Adenoma Recurrence

Australia455 participantsStarted 2013-07

Plain-language summary

Recurrence after endoscopic mucosal resection of laterally spreading lesions (LSL) \>= 20mm in size occurs in approximately 20% of cases at surveillance colonoscopy. We aim to evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic adjuvant thermal ablation of the EMR mucosal defect margin in reducing adenoma recurrence following colonic EMR.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Referred for removal of a colonic polyp \>= 20mm in size * Able to give informed consent to involvement in trial Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years of age * Highly dependant on medical care * Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant. * Taken clopidogrel within 7 days * Taken warfarin within 5 days * Had full therapeutic dose unfractionated heparin within 6 hours * Had full therapeutic dose low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) within 12 hours * Known clotting disorder * Previous attempt at EMR of the polyp referred for resection * Polyp located at the ileo-caecal valve, appendiceal orifice * Fully circumferential polyp * Incomplete snare resection of the polyp

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Endoscopic recurrence

Timeframe: 4-6 months and 18 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01789749

SponsorProfessor Michael Bourke

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-05-16

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