RecruitingNCT03471403
Cold Snare Polypectomy for Duodenal Adenomas in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Sponsor
Western Sydney Local Health District
Enrollment
100 participants
Start Date
Oct 10, 2017
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to collect prospective observational data regarding patients with diagnosed Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) undergoing cold snare polypectomy for duodenal adenomas
Eligibility
Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 99 Years
Plain Language Summary
Simplified for easier understanding
This trial is testing a procedure called cold snare polypectomy — where small growths in the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) are removed using a wire loop without heat — in patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that causes many polyps to form throughout the digestive tract.
**You may be eligible if...**
- You have a confirmed genetic diagnosis of FAP
- You are already undergoing regular endoscopy (scope procedures) to monitor your FAP
- You are able to give informed consent (interpreters available for non-English speakers)
**You may NOT be eligible if...**
- You have known narrowings or blockages in your digestive tract
- You are pregnant
- You did not consent to the study
- You have a bleeding disorder that makes the procedure too risky
Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.
This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.
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