The Cap-Assisted Resection Margin Assessment (CARMA) Technique After Polyp Resection: a Prospective Feasibility Study of a Novel Approach to Reduce Polyp Recurrence

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Colonoscopic removal of polyps is an important and well-established tool in the prevention of colorectal cancers. However, high polyp recurrence rates after endoscopic resection, with resultant development of interval cancers, remains a problem; this most commonly stems from unrecognised incomplete polyp resection. Thus, a standardised endoscopic technique is needed that will allow endoscopists to consistently achieve a clear margin of resection. The investigators believe the Cap Assisted Resection Margin Assessment (CARMA) technique will address this problem. This novel technique focuses on a standardised assessment of the resection margin after endoscopic polypectomy utilising available standard high-definition video endoscopes with imaging features including narrow band imaging (NBI) and magnification endoscopy.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 16
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• \- any polypectomy (though only a maximum of two polyps from one individual participant)

Locations
Other Locations
Australia
Princess Alexandra Hospital
RECRUITING
Woolloongabba
Contact Information
Primary
Alexander Huelsen, MD
alexander.huelsenkatz@health.qld.gov.au
+61 7 3176 2111
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-11
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-11
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: CARMA Technique
All included participants undergo polyp resection using standard of care polypectomy techniques, followed by the CARMA technique
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia

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