Can a colder snip cut bleeding risks in colon polyp removal?

NCT ID NCT05930041

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Showa Inan General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial asks whether a newer, simpler technique called cold snare polypectomy (CSP) causes less damage to blood vessels under colon polyps than the traditional hot snare method. It involves adults with non-cancerous colon polyps sized 10-19 mm. The study compares the presence of injured arteries and the rate of delayed bleeding between the two procedures, potentially offering a safer option for polyp removal.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) procedure
What this could lead to: If CSP proves safer, it could become the preferred method for removing medium-sized colon polyps, reducing post-procedure bleeding and simplifying the procedure.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center trial with a modest sample size, and results may not apply broadly. The procedure might not be as effective at complete removal, potentially increasing recurrence risk.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

polyp of colon polyp of large intestine

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COLONIC POLYP

Contacts and locations

Locations

Showa Inan General Hospital

Komagane, Nagano, 399-4117, Japan

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