Biopsy Forceps Versus Cold Snare for the Resection of Small Colonic Polyps

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the incomplete resection rates for small colon polyps less than or equal to 6 mm in size using two conventional polypectomy tools, jumbo cold biopsy forceps and cold snare.

Detailed Description
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The study is a prospective, randomized controlled study involving outpatients undergoing routine colonoscopy. The study is conducted at two academic medical centers, the Veterans Affairs (VA) San Diego Healthcare System and the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Thornton Hospital. Written informed consent is obtained from all participants prior to any study related procedures. Upon enrollment, each patient is randomized via a computer generated randomization scheme to a polypectomy device, either jumbo cold biopsy forceps or cold snare. The randomly allocated polypectomy device is used for polyp resection for polyps less than or equal to 6 mm in size. All patients undergo standard bowel preparation with 4 liters of polyethylene glycol solution for routine colonoscopy. All colonoscopies are performed using standard colonoscopes (Olympus CF/PCF 160, CF/PCF 180, H-CF/H-PCF 180). Polypectomy tools used are: Olympus Biopsy Forceps, Boston Scientific RJ4 Biopsy Forceps, Boston Scientific Captiflex Extra Small Oval Flexible Snare, US Endoscopy Dsnare Dimunitive Polypectomy and Suction System, and the Boston Scientific Sensation Short Throw Oval Flexible Snare. For all polyps less than or equal to 6 mm in size, documentation of polyp size and anatomic location is conducted. The jumbo capacity cold forceps polypectomy technique is performed via the following method: After inspection of the polyp, one or more biopsies are taken of the polyp followed by retrieval of the specimens directly from the biopsy forceps. Thereafter, the polypectomy site is vigorously irrigated and visually inspected for evidence of residual polypoid tissue. If residual polypoid tissue is suspected, additional biopsies are taken until the site is considered devoid of polypoid tissue. The total number of bites required for visual completion of polypectomy is recorded. The cold snare polypectomy technique is performed via the following method: After inspection of the polyp, the snare is used to encircle the polyp with a few millimeter rim of surrounding normal mucosa. The cold snare is used to mechanically transect the polyp without tenting. Thereafter, the resected polyp specimen is suctioned through the colonoscope channel into a trap and retrieval is documented. Next, the polypectomy site is vigorously irrigated and visually inspected for evidence of residual polypoid tissue. If polypoid tissue is still suspected, additional snare excision is performed. The total number of snare excisions required for visual completion of polypectomy is recorded. For both polypectomy methods, after polyp removal is considered complete, the base and perimeter of the polypectomy site is sampled with a jumbo capacity biopsy forceps with one to three additional biopsies to evaluate for the presence of residual polypoid tissue. All pathology results for the polyp specimens and the polypectomy base specimens are interpreted by a group of VA or UCSD affiliated pathologists.

Official Title
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A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Jumbo Cold Biopsy Forceps Versus Cold Snare for the Resection of Small Colonic Polyps

Conditions
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Colonic Polyps

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Jumbo cold forceps polypectomy
* Device: Cold snare polypectomy


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients between the ages of 18 and 80 years Undergoing routine colonoscopy Exclusion Criteria: Inflammatory bowel disease Cognitive impairment Pregnancy Presence of a coagulation disorder Use of anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy during the 1 week prior to colonoscopy

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Jumbo cold forceps polypectomy group<br>Polypectomy conducted with jumbo cold forceps | Device: Jumbo cold forceps polypectomy<br>* The specific jumbo cold forceps used are the Olympus EndoJaw Biopsy Forceps (open jaw diameter 8.5 mm) and the Boston Scientific RJ4 Biopsy Forceps (open jaw diameter 8.8 mm).<br>|
| Experimental: Cold snare polypectomy group<br>Polypectomy conducted with cold snare | Device: Cold snare polypectomy<br>* The specific cold snares used are the Boston Scientific Captiflex Extra Small Oval Flexible Snare (loop width 11 mm), the US Endoscopy Dsnare Dimunitive Polypectomy and Suction System (loop width 9 mm), or the Boston Scientific Sensation Short Throw Oval Flexible Snare (loop width of 13 mm, 27 mm, or 30 mm).<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Incomplete resection rate | Resected polyp tissue is collected in a unique specimen jar. Tissue from the perimeter and base of the polyp resection site is collected in separate specimen jar. Histological examination by the pathologist is conducted. Incomplete resection rate = Number of polyps with residual polyp tissue present in biopsy of the perimeter and base of the polypectomy resection site / Total number of polyps This is calculated for polypectomies utilizing either jumbo capacity biopsy forceps or cold snare. | One week after colonoscopy date (when pathology results are available) | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rate of tissue retrieval | Documentation of whether resected polyp tissue is actually retrieved for placement into specimen jar. Rate of tissue retrieval = Number of effectively retrieved polyps for placement into specimen jar / Total number of resected polyps | 1 day (At time of colonoscopy) | 
| Rate of procedure-related complications | The two procedure related complications that were specifically assessed were post-polypectomy bleeding or perforation. Rate of procedure-related complications = Number of colonoscopies with complication of post-polypectomy bleeding or perforation / Total number of colonoscopies | 1 day (At time of colonoscopy) | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Colonic Polyps, Polypectomy