New device aims to stop colon polyp bleeding in high-risk patients

NCT ID NCT02875353

First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special probe that detects blood flow can help prevent delayed bleeding after colon polyp removal. It includes 180 high-risk patients who take blood thinners or have large polyps. Half will get standard care, and half will get the probe-guided treatment to see if it reduces bleeding within 30 days.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kaiser Permanente-Downey Medical Center

    Downey, California, 90242, United States

  • University of California, Los Angeles, Ronald Reagan Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

  • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA

    West Los Angeles, California, 90073-1003, United States

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