Cold vs. Hot Loop Snare for Medium Colon Polyps
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two techniques (cold vs. hot loop snare) to remove medium-sized, non-cancerous colon polyps. It aims to find which method is safer and more effective for polyps that are 10–14 mm and flat or slightly raised.
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Who can take part
- You must have a single, non-cancerous colon polyp that is 10 to 14 mm in size
- The polyp should be a flat or slightly raised type (Is or II on the Paris classification)
- You are 18 years or older
- You are willing and able to sign a consent form for the procedure
- You cannot have a very high risk of bleeding (INR > 1.5) or be on dialysis
- You cannot have inflammatory bowel disease or a history of the same polyp coming back
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