New knife may speed up colon polyp removal

NCT ID NCT04919824

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a new bipolar knife to a standard monopolar knife for removing colon polyps using a procedure called endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). About 80 adults with colon growths will be randomly assigned to one knife. Researchers will measure how fast the procedure goes and check for complications like bleeding or pain. The goal is to see if the new knife is safer or more efficient.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bipolar radiofrequency ablation knife
What this could lead to: If the bipolar knife works better, it could make colon polyp removal faster and reduce complications like bleeding or pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 people. The new knife may not be faster or safer than the standard one, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GASTROINTESTINAL NEOPLASMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center (BSLMC)

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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