Polyp
MONDO:0005079A usually exophytic mass attached to the underlying tissue by a broad base or a thin stalk. Polyps can be neoplastic or non-neoplastic. Neoplastic polyps usually represent proliferations of the epithelium, and are commonly seen in the gastrointestinal tract. Polyps of the gastrointestinal tract are often called adenomas, are associated with dysplasia, and may eventually transform into carcinomas. Non-neoplastic polyps may be inflammatory, degenerative, or the result of malformations.
Also known as: polyp
159 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New study tests endoscopic gallbladder drainage as surgery alternative
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 220 patients with benign gallbladder diseases who cannot have surgery. It compares two non-surgical approaches: endoscopic drainage with possible stone removal versus traditional drainage alone. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer complications a…
Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery drug boost nasal polyp treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether taking the drug stapokibart for 4 weeks before sinus surgery helps adults with chronic nasal polyps more than surgery alone. About 48 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo before their operation and be followed for nearly a year. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tongren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heat treatment after polyp removal may slash regrowth risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a heat treatment (thermal ablation) to the standard procedure for removing large colon polyps can lower the chance they grow back. About 752 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard removal alone or standard removal plus burning …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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3D colonoscopy may sharpen cancer detection
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new 3D colonoscopy with the standard 2D version to see which more accurately identifies polyps that could become colorectal cancer. About 600 adults undergoing colonoscopy will have their polyps examined with both methods, and the results will be checked aga…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Dye spray boosts Colonoscopy's hidden polyp detection
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether spraying a mix of acetic acid and indigo carmine dye during colonoscopy helps doctors find more precancerous polyps (called sessile serrated lesions) in the right side of the colon compared to standard white-light colonoscopy. About 2,689 adults aged 45-8…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New device may help spot hidden precancerous polyps
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new device that flattens colon polyps before they are examined under a microscope. The goal is to help doctors better identify sessile serrated lesions, a type of polyp that can lead to colorectal cancer. About 1,156 adults having polyps removed during a colono…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI-Powered endoscopy aims to spot head and neck cancer earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test artificial intelligence algorithms that analyze video from routine endoscopies of the head and neck. The AI will try to detect, classify (benign vs. malignant), and outline lesions, comparing its performance to doctors and lab results. About 283 adults with s…
Sponsor: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Stool test could spot colon cancer early, study hopes
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will check how well a non-invasive stool test (quantitative fecal immunochemical test, or qFIT) can detect colorectal cancer and precancerous lesions like adenomas and serrated polyps. Researchers will compare the test results with colonoscopy findings in 150 adults ag…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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AI boosts colonoscopy accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors spot more precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers during colonoscopy compared to standard procedures. Over 3,300 adults scheduled for screening or surveillance will be randomly assigned to AI-assi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Fewer scopes, same safety: new study challenges colonoscopy norms
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether people who have had large colon polyps removed can safely wait longer for their next colonoscopy. About 760 adults will be split into two groups: one getting the standard schedule (colonoscopy at 6, 18, and 48 months) and another getting a relaxed sche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rambam Health Care Campus • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Spray instead of clips: new hope for preventing Post-Polypectomy bleeding
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether spraying a protective medication (sucralfate) on the wound after removing colon polyps can prevent delayed bleeding better than the standard method of placing clips. The trial will include 160 patients who take blood thinners and have large polyps. Partic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New gel aims to stop uterine scarring after surgery
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a gel called Hyalosem can prevent scar tissue from forming inside the uterus after surgery. Researchers will review the medical records of 80 women who had uterine surgery and then received the gel. The goal is to see if the gel reduces adhesions and i…
Sponsor: Semikal Technology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:44 UTC
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Push-Button sedation: patients take the wheel during colonoscopy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether letting patients give themselves sedation medication (propofol) by pressing a button during a colonoscopy leads to higher satisfaction than standard sedation given by a doctor. About 40 adults scheduled for colonoscopy will be randomly assigned to either …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Virtual reality could replace pills for pain during ENT procedures
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of virtual reality (VR) during common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures. One group will watch calming scenery, while the other plays an interactive puzzle game. Researchers want to see which better reduces pain and anxiety. The study will includ…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New gel could make polyp removal easier and safer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new gel called SUBMO® to see if it works as well as the standard saltwater solution for lifting and removing large colon polyps (over 10 mm) during a colonoscopy. About 300 adults will take part. The goal is to make the removal process smoother and safer.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: i+Med S.Coop. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New camera mode may speed up gut cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special imaging mode called RDI helps doctors remove early-stage cancers from the stomach, esophagus, or colon more quickly and safely than standard white-light endoscopy. About 158 adults with early cancers or precancerous lesions will be randomly assi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New device aims to make polyp removal easier during colonoscopy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new device that supports the colon wall during polyp removal. It involves 4 people who have a positive stool test and a polyp on the left side of the colon. The main goal is to see if the device can be placed successfully in one try.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: JurongHealth • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Zapping nerves for a cleaner colon: new study tests painless prep aid
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive nerve stimulation device can improve the quality of bowel cleansing before a colonoscopy. About 270 adults scheduled for colonoscopy will receive either the real stimulation or a sham treatment. The goal is to see if this approach leads to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai East Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New study aims to stop coughing after sinus surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding magnesium sulfate or lidocaine to a standard sedative (dexmedetomidine) better prevents coughing after functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Coughing after this surgery can cause bleeding and slow recovery. About 102 adults will be randomly assigned…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Study seeks clues to predict who needs closer colon checks after polyp removal
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people who have had certain types of colon polyps (serrated lesions) removed. It aims to find out why some of them later develop new advanced growths in the colon. By tracking 750 adults over time, researchers hope to identify risk factors that could help doct…
Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks polyp return rates to improve Follow-Up care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often polyps in the stomach or colon grow back after being removed during a scope procedure. Researchers will follow about 2,000 adults for up to three years to track recurrence and identify risk factors like polyp size, lifestyle, and health history. The …
Sponsor: LanZhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New short camera could slash waiting lists for bowel cancer checks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new short camera called a rectoscope to check the lower bowel after rectal tumour removal. The goal is to see if it can be used in the clinic with a simple enema instead of strong bowel prep, making follow-up checks faster and reducing waiting lists. Thirty pat…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New tool helps colon polyp patients make tough treatment choices
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a special decision aid helps patients with a cancerous colon polyp choose between more surgery or careful monitoring. About 110 adults in Denmark will use the aid during their doctor visit. The goal is to see if it changes treatment choices and improve…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Tiny study aims to unravel mysteries of stuffy nose disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, a condition causing long-term nasal congestion and breathing problems. Researchers will measure inflammation markers and examine nasal tissue from 10 adults using a steroid spray (budesonide). The goal is to better understa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Paul's Sinus Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a simple mucus test transform nasal polyp treatment?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether measuring the thickness (viscosity) of nasal mucus can help doctors better understand the type of inflammation in people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. Researchers will compare mucus from 60 patients having sinus surgery—some with polyps and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New probe aims to sharpen colonoscopy images
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new device that takes detailed images of the lower gut during a standard colonoscopy. About 250 adults aged 45 to 75 will have the probe used during their procedure. The goal is to see if the device works well for real-time imaging.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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AI takes on tiny colon polyps: a game changer for routine scopes?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors in general hospitals accurately decide how to manage small colon polyps (5mm or smaller) during a colonoscopy. About 363 adults with at least one small polyp will be randomly assigned to have their p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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AI eye in the colon: new study aims to catch hidden polyps
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a computer-aided detection system can help doctors find more polyps in the right side of the colon during a colonoscopy. About 686 adults aged 40-75 will have two colonoscopies in one session, with the AI system used in one of them. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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3D-Printed vs. milled splints: which feels better in your mouth?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether 3D-printed or milled occlusal splints are more comfortable and stable for healthy adults. Twenty-four participants will try both types and report how they feel. Dentists will also evaluate the fit. The goal is to learn which method works best for futu…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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AI timing trick could sharpen colonoscopy diagnoses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether showing AI suggestions a few seconds later helps doctors make better decisions when diagnosing small colon polyps. Seventy endoscopists will watch 100 polyp videos, with some seeing AI advice right away and others seeing it after a delay. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:52 UTC