UEMR for Medium-sized Pedunculated Colon Polyps

Overview

Underwater EMR (UEMR) is an emerging technique for endoscopic resection. The purpose of this research is to observ wether the UEMR for medium-sized pedunculated polyps is safe and effective.

Full Title of Study: “The Use of Underwater Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Medium-sized Pedunculated Colon Polyps: A Prospective Observational Study”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Prospective
  • Study Primary Completion Date: September 1, 2021

Interventions

  • Procedure: UEMR
    • (1) the colorectal lumen was completed deflated with 500-1000 mL sterile water using a flushing pump; (2) the lesion and 2-3 mm of normal mucosa surrounding the base of the polyp were snared and subsequently resected with an electrosurgical generator

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • UEMR

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • The rate of bleeding
    • Time Frame: 1 Day of colonoscopy
    • the bleeding was defined as the active hemorrhage lasted for ≥ 30 s or other condition requires immediate intervention.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

Patients age between 18-75 years old with pedunculated colonic polyps (measuring between 10 and 20mm), who willing to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria:

1. pregnancy, 2. inflammatory bowel disease, 3. familial polyposis 4. the use of anticoagulant therapy or antiplatelet therapy 5. the absence of informed patient consent. 6. Polyps showing signs of deep submucosal invasion

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 75 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Ningbo No. 1 Hospital
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Sponsor
  • Overall Contact(s)
    • Lei Xu, M.D, +8613486659126, xulei22@163.com

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