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Post-polypectomy BleedingNCT01647581

Risk of Post-polypectomy Bleeding With Prophylactic Hemoclipping

A study testing Hemoclip Placement and NO hemoclip placement in people with Post-polypectomy Bleeding and Polypectomy, run by VA Office of Research and Development at 3 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

A randomized trial aimed at determining whether or not hemoclips are effective in preventing post-polypectomy bleeds on polyps that are 10mm in size or greater. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Hemoclip Placement and NO hemoclip placement
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
11,182 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited States
Study dates
1 Sep 2011to 1 Nov 2018
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients presenting for elective colonoscopy

Who cannot join

  • Patients in which polypectomy can not be performed safely

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

United States3 sites
  • VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX

    Dallas, Texas, 75216

  • South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX

    Temple, Texas, 76504

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About this study

Official title: Risk of Post-Polypectomy Bleeding With Prophylactic Hemoclipping

A randomized trial aimed at determining whether or not hemoclips are effective in preventing post-polypectomy bleeds on polyps that are 10mm in size or greater.

Being tested
Hemoclip Placement, NO hemoclip placement
Keywords
hemoclip, colonoscopy, post-polypectomy bleed

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Hemoclip PlacementDevice

    Also called Clip

    Placement of hemoclip at polypectomy site for polyps at least 1cm in size

  • NO hemoclip placementDevice

    Also called No Clip

    No hemoclip placement (placebo / sham)

Study groups in NCT01647581
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ClipExperimentalA clip is been placed at the polypectomy site.
Receives: Device: Hemoclip Placement
No ClipPlacebo comparatorA hemoclip is not placed at the site of the polypectomy.
Receives: Device: NO hemoclip placement

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Patients With Delayed Post Polypectomy Bleeding

    rectal bleeding with associated Hb 2g drop, hemodynamic instability, or need for repeat colonoscopy or angiography or surgery

    Measured: 30 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Jul 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 Sep 2011
  3. Primary completion1 Nov 2018
  4. Study completion1 Nov 2018

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
11,182 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01647581
Sponsor's protocol ID
CLNB-005-13F
Other IDs
DVAMC-11-026
Status last verified
Sep 2019
First submitted
19 Jul 2012
Last updated
15 Oct 2019
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Feagins LA, Smith AD, Kim D, Halai A, Duttala S, Chebaa B, Lunsford T, Vizuete J, Mara M, Mascarenhas R, Meghani R, Kundrotas L, Dunbar KB, Cipher DJ, Harford WV, Spechler SJ. Efficacy of Prophylactic Hemoclips in Prevention of Delayed Post-Polypectomy Bleeding in Patients With Large Colonic Polyps. Gastroenterology. 2019 Oct;157(4):967-976.e1. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.05.003. Epub 2019 May 31.

    PubMed 31158369

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Hemoclip Placement and NO hemoclip placement in people with Post-polypectomy Bleeding and Polypectomy, run by VA Office of Research and Development at 3 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Oct 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 15 Oct 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Patients With Delayed Post Polypectomy Bleeding (time frame: 30 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01647581, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Oct 2019.

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