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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. 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.
Exclusion criteria
. 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.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.