Observing colon serrated polyps and their management
Prospective Study of Colon Serrated Polyps
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · NCT02332785
This study looks at the characteristics and treatment of colon serrated polyps to see how they affect patients and improve care during colonoscopy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT02332785 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to analyze the clinical, epidemiological, and pathological features of colon serrated polyps, including hyperplastic polyps and sessile serrated adenomas. Researchers will collect data from endoscopy reports and electronic medical records to assess patient demographics, colonoscopy procedures, and outcomes of polyp resections. The study will also evaluate complications, tumor recurrence, and cancer during follow-up, contributing to quality improvement in endoscopic management. Findings will be shared at academic meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with serrated polyps, including hyperplastic polyps above the sigmoid colon and sessile or traditional serrated adenomas.
Not a fit: Patients without any serrated polyps or those with other types of colon polyps may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding and management of colon serrated polyps, potentially improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored serrated polyps, but this specific observational approach focusing on comprehensive data collection is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1\. All Patients with a serrated polyp (Hyperplastic polyps above sigmoid colon, sessile serrated adenoma, traditional serrated adenoma) Exclusion Criteria: N/A
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gottumukkala S. Raju, MD — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Gottumukkala S. Raju, MD
- Email: GSRaju@mdanderson.org
- Phone: 713-563-4377
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Colon Polyps, Colon Serrated Polyps, Serrated polyp, Hyperplastic polyps above sigmoid colon, Sessile serrated adenoma, Traditional serrated adenoma, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy