Cold vs. hot snare: which is better for removing colon polyps?
Disease control
Completed
This study compared two methods for removing non-cancerous colon polyps that are 10-19 mm in size: cold snare (no heat) and hot snare (uses heat). 216 adults undergoing colonoscopy were randomly assigned to one method. The goal was to see if cold snare is as effective and safe as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qingwei Jiang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC