New stiffening tube for colon lesion removal
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new flexible tube that becomes stiff to help doctors remove large or complex colon lesions during an endoscopic procedure. It may help people with certain types of flat or scarred growths that are harder to remove safely.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 22 years old.
- You can provide written informed consent for the procedure.
- Your colon lesion is one of these types: a flat growth larger than 20 mm, a flat growth with bumps larger than 30 mm, a scar from a past treatment, or a lesion that might be growing deeper.
- Your lesion is not in the sigmoid colon or rectum.
- You are not pregnant or nursing.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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