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Gastrointestinal NeoplasmsNCT05163665

Cost-effective Analysis of Two Approximation Devices in Closure of Gastrointestinal Defects

A study testing Closure type in people with Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, run by Baylor College of Medicine at 1 site 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

This is a prospective, randomized research trial that aims to evaluate the clinical results of two different approximation methods to close the tissue defect caused by removing gastrointestinal polyps. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
What is being tested?
Closure type
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
82 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
23 Aug 2022to 11 Sep 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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

  • Patient is greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
  • Patient can provide informed consent.
  • Patient is referred for endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of gastric, small bowel, or colorectal lesion.
  • Post resection defect > 3cm.
  • Lesion 2cm or greater from the dentate line.

Who cannot join

  • Patient is < 18 years of age.
  • Patient refused and/or unable to provide consent.
  • Patient is pregnant.
  • Patient is currently incarcerated

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Houston, Texas, 77030

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About this study

This is a prospective, randomized research trial that aims to evaluate the clinical results of two different approximation methods to close the tissue defect caused by removing gastrointestinal polyps.

Read the detailed description

Closure of GI defects after endoscopic resection decreases the rate of post resection bleeding. Traditionally, standard TTS clips have been used to close GI wall defects with some success. However, complete apposition of the resection wall edges occurs only 68% of the time. Endoscopic suturing with the traditional Overstitch device can achieve complete closure in almost 100% of defects. However, this device is costly, requires the use of a double channel therapeutic endoscope, and at times can be difficult to maneuver. Recently, a novel FDA approved TTS tissue helix and suture device (X-tack) was developed to overcome the challenges of the traditional Overstitch device. Animal models have demonstrated the X-tack system is superior to TTS in effecting large mucosal defects and maintain similar durability. At BCM, we have been using the X-tack system routinely in closure of GI defects.

Being tested
Closure type
Keywords
Closure of GI defects
Medical subject headings
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • Closure typeProcedure or surgery

    Patients will have their endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) or endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) as per standard-of-care. Afterwards, patient will receive one of two intervention options for the closure of the GI defect following polyp removal.

Study groups in NCT05163665
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Through-the-Scope clip groupExperimentalThrough the scope Dual Action Tissue Clip (DAT) clipping equipment and technique performed in closure of GI defect area after polyp removal.
Receives: Procedure: Closure type
X-Tack suturing groupActive comparatorUse of Endoscopic Helix Tacking System (X-Tack) by Apollo Endosurgery for the closure of GI defect after polyp removal.
Receives: Procedure: Closure type

What is being measured

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

  1. Cost of each closure

    Total cost amount for equipment used in closure of GI defect

    Measured: Day 1

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Rate of complete closure of GI defect

    Complete closure achieved by assigned closure type as assessed by performing physician

    Measured: Day 1 (end of procedure)

  2. Successful Tissue approximation

    Less than or equal to 15mm of visible resection bed at its widest portion after the device is used for tissue approximation

    Measured: Day 1 (End of procedure)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted20 Dec 2021
  2. Study start23 Aug 2022
  3. Primary completion15 Aug 2023
  4. Study completion11 Sep 2023

Resources

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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
82 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05163665
Sponsor's protocol ID
H-50701
Status last verified
Feb 2024
First submitted
1 Dec 2021
Last updated
15 Feb 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Jawaid S, Khalaf M, Ayoub F, Zabad N, Fikry A, Daba G, Mercado M, Keihanian T, Othman M. RCT comparing the clinical efficacy and costs of two tissue approximation devices in the closure of large post-endoscopic resection defects. Surg Endosc. 2025 Aug;39(8):5442-5453. doi: 10.1007/s00464-025-11876-1. Epub 2025 Jul 10.

    PubMed 40640617

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Closure type in people with Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, run by Baylor College of Medicine at 1 site 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 5 inclusion and 4 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 Feb 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site 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. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Cost of each closure (time frame: Day 1). 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 NCT05163665, 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 Feb 2024.

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