Biopsy Forceps Versus Cold Snare for the Resection of Small Colonic Polyps

NCT ID: NCT02239549

Last Updated: 2014-09-12

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

419 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-04-30

Study Completion Date

2014-03-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the incomplete resection rates for small colon polyps less than or equal to 6 mm in size using two conventional polypectomy tools, jumbo cold biopsy forceps and cold snare.

Detailed Description

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The study is a prospective, randomized controlled study involving outpatients undergoing routine colonoscopy. The study is conducted at two academic medical centers, the Veterans Affairs (VA) San Diego Healthcare System and the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Thornton Hospital. Written informed consent is obtained from all participants prior to any study related procedures. Upon enrollment, each patient is randomized via a computer generated randomization scheme to a polypectomy device, either jumbo cold biopsy forceps or cold snare. The randomly allocated polypectomy device is used for polyp resection for polyps less than or equal to 6 mm in size.

All patients undergo standard bowel preparation with 4 liters of polyethylene glycol solution for routine colonoscopy. All colonoscopies are performed using standard colonoscopes (Olympus CF/PCF 160, CF/PCF 180, H-CF/H-PCF 180). Polypectomy tools used are: Olympus Biopsy Forceps, Boston Scientific RJ4 Biopsy Forceps, Boston Scientific Captiflex Extra Small Oval Flexible Snare, US Endoscopy Dsnare Dimunitive Polypectomy and Suction System, and the Boston Scientific Sensation Short Throw Oval Flexible Snare. For all polyps less than or equal to 6 mm in size, documentation of polyp size and anatomic location is conducted.

The jumbo capacity cold forceps polypectomy technique is performed via the following method: After inspection of the polyp, one or more biopsies are taken of the polyp followed by retrieval of the specimens directly from the biopsy forceps. Thereafter, the polypectomy site is vigorously irrigated and visually inspected for evidence of residual polypoid tissue. If residual polypoid tissue is suspected, additional biopsies are taken until the site is considered devoid of polypoid tissue. The total number of bites required for visual completion of polypectomy is recorded.

The cold snare polypectomy technique is performed via the following method: After inspection of the polyp, the snare is used to encircle the polyp with a few millimeter rim of surrounding normal mucosa. The cold snare is used to mechanically transect the polyp without tenting. Thereafter, the resected polyp specimen is suctioned through the colonoscope channel into a trap and retrieval is documented. Next, the polypectomy site is vigorously irrigated and visually inspected for evidence of residual polypoid tissue. If polypoid tissue is still suspected, additional snare excision is performed. The total number of snare excisions required for visual completion of polypectomy is recorded.

For both polypectomy methods, after polyp removal is considered complete, the base and perimeter of the polypectomy site is sampled with a jumbo capacity biopsy forceps with one to three additional biopsies to evaluate for the presence of residual polypoid tissue. All pathology results for the polyp specimens and the polypectomy base specimens are interpreted by a group of VA or UCSD affiliated pathologists.

Conditions

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Colonic Polyps

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Jumbo cold forceps polypectomy group

Polypectomy conducted with jumbo cold forceps

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Jumbo cold forceps polypectomy

Intervention Type DEVICE

The specific jumbo cold forceps used are the Olympus EndoJaw Biopsy Forceps (open jaw diameter 8.5 mm) and the Boston Scientific RJ4 Biopsy Forceps (open jaw diameter 8.8 mm).

Cold snare polypectomy group

Polypectomy conducted with cold snare

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cold snare polypectomy

Intervention Type DEVICE

The specific cold snares used are the Boston Scientific Captiflex Extra Small Oval Flexible Snare (loop width 11 mm), the US Endoscopy Dsnare Dimunitive Polypectomy and Suction System (loop width 9 mm), or the Boston Scientific Sensation Short Throw Oval Flexible Snare (loop width of 13 mm, 27 mm, or 30 mm).

Interventions

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Jumbo cold forceps polypectomy

The specific jumbo cold forceps used are the Olympus EndoJaw Biopsy Forceps (open jaw diameter 8.5 mm) and the Boston Scientific RJ4 Biopsy Forceps (open jaw diameter 8.8 mm).

Intervention Type DEVICE

Cold snare polypectomy

The specific cold snares used are the Boston Scientific Captiflex Extra Small Oval Flexible Snare (loop width 11 mm), the US Endoscopy Dsnare Dimunitive Polypectomy and Suction System (loop width 9 mm), or the Boston Scientific Sensation Short Throw Oval Flexible Snare (loop width of 13 mm, 27 mm, or 30 mm).

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients between the ages of 18 and 80 years
* Undergoing routine colonoscopy

Exclusion Criteria

* Inflammatory bowel disease
* Cognitive impairment
* Pregnancy
* Presence of a coagulation disorder
* Use of anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy during the 1 week prior to colonoscopy
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of California, San Diego

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

San Diego Veterans Healthcare System

FED

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dr. Mary Krinsky

Clinical Professor of Medicine

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Mary Lee Krinsky, D.O.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

San Diego Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Locations

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Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System

San Diego, California, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Other Identifiers

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090012

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

H130473

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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