Hyperplastic polyp
MONDO:0006249A polyp found mainly in the stomach and colon. Microscopically, it is characterized by elongated, serrated crypts lined by proliferative epithelium. Hyperplastic polyps are traditionally considered non-neoplastic, but ras mutation is common, clonality has been demonstrated and biochemical abnormalities and epidemiological associations that occur in colorectal adenomas and carcinomas have been found (WHO Tumors of the Digestive System, 2000).
Also known as: HP, MP, metaplastic polyp
4 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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AI eye for colonoscopy: could software catch what doctors miss?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial evaluates an AI-based software tool designed to assist doctors in interpreting colonoscopy images. Using previously collected images and biopsy results from over a thousand patients, the study checks how accurately the AI classifies colorectal lesions as cancerous, pre…
Sponsor: Ainex Corporation • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnesium may shield against colon cancer in genetically At-Risk individuals
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether taking magnesium supplements could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in people with a specific genetic makeup. Researchers gave 250 participants either magnesium or a placebo for 12 weeks and measured changes in colon tissue markers linked to cancer d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC