Cold vs. hot: which snare is better for removing colon polyps?
Disease control
Completed
This study looked at two methods for removing non-cancerous colon polyps that are 10-19 mm in size. 216 adults were randomly assigned to have the polyps removed with either a cold snare (no heat) or a hot snare (uses heat). The goal was to see if the cold method works just as wel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qingwei Jiang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:04 UTC