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Colon tumor removal showdown: which technique stops regrowth?

NCT ID NCT06815406

Disease control Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two procedures—EMR and ESD—for removing large, flat colon growths (called LST-G) that can turn into cancer. About 282 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to see which technique leads to fewer growths coming back within a year.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 282 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2021

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Diagnosis of Laterally Spreading Tumor - Granular Type (LST-G) ≥ 20 mm in the colon or rectum with an indication for endoscopic resection. * Life expectancy \> 10 years. * Ability to understand and sign the informed consent form, demonstrating comprehension of the study and willingness to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Laterally Spreading Tumor - Non-Granular Type (LST-NG). * Presence of depressed areas within the lesion. * Lesions located on a scar or anastomosis site. * Lesions classified as Kudo Vi or Vn pattern. * History of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease). * Diagnosis of hereditary polyposis syndromes (e.g., familial adenomatous polyposis, Lynch syndrome).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

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Colorectal cancer

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    5 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Azienda USL IRCCS di Reggio Emilia

    RECRUITING

    Reggio Emilia, Italy

  • Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera

    RECRUITING

    Genova, Italy

  • IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna - Sant'Orsola Malpighi

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, Italy

  • Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara

    RECRUITING

    Modena, Italy

  • Università Vita Salute - IRCCS

    RECRUITING

    Milan, Italy

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