Can a new access tool make polyp removal faster and safer?
NCT ID NCT07723937
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a device called GelPOINT® Path can improve the removal of colorectal polyps during a procedure known as endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The device is designed to give doctors better access, stable air pressure, and clearer views inside the colon. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with certain types of colorectal polyps and measure how fast and safely the polyps can be removed, as well as track any complications for about four weeks afterward.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- GelPOINT® Path transanal access platform used during endoscopic submucosal dissection
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could make polyp removal faster and safer, reducing complications and improving outcomes for patients with hard-to-reach colorectal polyps.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The device may not improve outcomes or could introduce new risks like infection or injury.
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Baylor College of Medicine
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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