New tool aims to speed up colon polyp surgery
NCT ID NCT06134687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new device called the Pathfinder rigidizing overtube, which stiffens during colon polyp removal to give doctors better control. Researchers will compare it to the standard procedure in 66 adults with colon growths. The goal is to see if it makes the surgery faster and safer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Novel Rigidizing Overtube (Pathfinder® Endoscope Overtube)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could make colon polyp removal faster and reduce complications, improving recovery for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 participants. The device may not work better than the standard approach, and there could be unforeseen risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center (BSLMC)
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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