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EMR-C VS EMR-S in Colonic Lateral Spreading Tumors Treatment (LST)

Italy200 participantsStarted 2018-03-15

Plain-language summary

"Lateral Spreading Tumors" (LSTs) are dysplastic lesions whose protrusion within the lumens the colon is not more than twice as compared to the surrounding non-dysplastic mucosa. They can be divided into two groups: Granular type (LST-G) and Non Granular type (LST-NG) Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are currently the most used techniques to resect this type of lesions. Compared to other methods of tissue ablation, EMR allows to carry out the histological evaluation of the resected fragments and ESD of the lesion in toto ("en bloc") EMR is currently the most used technique for removal of LST, but for lesions of ≥ 30 mm the resection is performed "piecemeal", i.e. fragmentary. This can compromise an adequate histological evaluation of the lateral and deep margins of the lesion. Colonic EMR (EMR-S) is usually performed using a polypectomy snare, after lifting the lesion from the underlying layers with a submucosal injection of liquid (EMR standard or "inject-and-cut"). The aspiration of the lesion inside a plastic cap preloaded on the tip of the colonoscope ("cap-assisted EMR" - EMR-C) is almost exclusively used for the treatment of gastric and esophageal lesions. Its use for lesions of the colon and duodenum has been reported in limited experiences The principal aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and the safety of the EMR-C for the removal of large colonic LST-G and LST-NG, comparing it with EMR-S.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥18 years Colonic LST-G/NG () ≥ 30 mm in size. Patients able to undergo all follow up procedures as indicated in the protocol and to provide written informed consent, at least 48 hours before the intervention (reasoned consent). Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of sessile polyps Non polypoid lesions 0-III according to Paris Classification Lesions with suspicion of malignancy (rigidity, non-lifting lesions, mucosal fragility, ulceration) Patients unable to provide informed consent Patients with coagulopathy and INR \>1.5 (not corrected with replacement therapy, such as enoxaparin). Patients who have undergone previous attempt of lesion resection (residual disease, local recurrence). Patients with histological diagnosis of submucosal invading neoplasia who will be sent to surgery and excluded from follow-up.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Proportion of patients with residual lesions within 12 months.

Timeframe: within 12 months

Proportion of patients with recurrence at 12 months.

Timeframe: at 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03498664

SponsorAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-09-15

Contact for this trial

Antonella De Ceglie, MD

+393391332951 adeceglie@libero.it

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