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Quad Resection (Hot Snare vs Cold Snare vs Hot EMR vs Cold EMR)
NCT03462706 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The study will compare the use of cold snare, hot snare, cold EMR, and hot EMR for polyp resection. Although previous studies have compared two of the potential resection methods, no previous study has evaluated all four of the resection methods.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Cold EMR
- PROCEDURE Cold Snare
- PROCEDURE Hot Snare
- PROCEDURE Hot EMR
Study Locations (1)
Indiana
- Indiana University — Indianapolis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 238 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-02-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-05-14 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03462706
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03462706 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 238 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Indiana University, which has 1,026 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Colon Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Cold EMR is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03462706 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Indiana. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03462706 about?
NCT03462706 is a clinical study titled "Quad Resection (Hot Snare vs Cold Snare vs Hot EMR vs Cold EMR)". The study will compare the use of cold snare, hot snare, cold EMR, and hot EMR for polyp resection. Although previous studies have compared two of the potential resection methods, no previous study has evaluated all four of the resection methods.
What is the current status of trial NCT03462706?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 238 participants. The study started on 2018-02-06. Estimated completion is 2021-05-14.
What conditions does trial NCT03462706 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Colon Cancer, Colon Polyp, Colon Adenoma. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03462706?
The interventions under investigation include: Cold EMR (PROCEDURE), Cold Snare (PROCEDURE), Hot Snare (PROCEDURE), Hot EMR (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03462706?
This trial is sponsored by Indiana University, which has 1,026 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03462706 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Indiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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