Clinical Research Directory

Clinical Evaluation of a New Platform for Bi-manual Endoscopic Resection in the Rectum and Sigma (EndoTEM)

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether the use of the EndoTEM system during the endoscopic removal of polyps in the distal colon is feasible and safe. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the use of the EndoTEM system during the endoscopic removal of polyps in the distal colon feasible (i.e., does it enable complete resection of the polyp)? * Is the use of the EndoTEM system during the endoscopic removal of polyps in the distal colon safe? Participants will: * be treated with the EndoTEM system during the endoscopic submucosal dissection of polyps in the distal colon. * answere questionnaires on fecal continence and quality of life before and after the intervention. * be treated following standard clinical procedures before, during and after the endoscopic removal.

Liquid Biopsy and Machine Learning for Early Colorectal Cancer, Adenomas, Lynch Cancers, and Residual Disease Detection

This is an multicenter study that will test the diagnostic accuracy of a blood test (i.e., a liquid biopsy) for the diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC), advanced adenomas (AAs), as well as Lynch-syndrome associated cancers. Additionally, a pre-planned analysis will evaluate the use of this liquid biopsy as a tool for molecular residual disease monitoring purposes.

Identification of New Non-invasive, Predictive, and Diagnostic Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer

The study in question is an observational study that aims to identify new non-invasive biomarkers present in the serum of patients with CRC and, subsequently, to create a score capable of predicting the development of CRC. It is an observational study with 3 enrollment arms: Arm 1: Patients undergoing surgery at the U.O.C. of Surgery, with a CRC diagnosis; Arm 2: Subjects with a negative result from the endoscopic examination; Arm 3: Subjects in whom the presence of an adenoma with high-grade dysplasia is found, a condition considered pre-cancerous.

An Exploratory Study on Gene Methylation Detection of Colorectal Cancer

The goal of this exploration study is to evaluate the performance of a colorectal cancer (CRC) early screening model based on the DNA methylation technology platform. The study focuses on individuals over the age of 40 and aims to identify and verify methylation biomarkers for colorectal cancer using stool samples . The main question it aims to answer is: Can a DNA methylation-based model effectively detect colorectal cancer and adenoma in individuals over 40 using non-invasive stool samples? Participants will provide stool samples for methylation analysis. The study results will be used solely for internal product performance evaluation and optimization by the sponsor and will not be used for product registration or influence any clinical diagnosis.

White Light vs Narrow Band Imagingin the Diagnosis of Right Sided Colonic Polyps in Asymptomatic Subjects Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy

A randomized controlled crossover study to determine if narrow band imaging or white light endoscopy is superior in detecting right colonic polyps in average risk subjects undergoing screening colonoscopy

Surveillance Intervals After Piecemeal Resection of Non-pedunculated Colorectal Lesions ≥20mm

Intensive endoscopic surveillance following piecemeal resection of non-pedunculated colorectal lesions (NPCL) ≥20 mm is the current standard of care, given the high recurrence rate of these lesions (15-30%). However, most recurrences are detected at 12 months, are small and unifocal, and can be easily resected endoscopically. Furthermore, thermal margin ablation has demonstrated a reduction in recurrence rates to 5-6%, highlighting the need to optimize current surveillance protocols, which are costly, invasive, and impose a significant clinical burden. The multicenter SCARFACE clinical trial aims to evaluate whether a reduced surveillance protocol (at 12 and 48 months) is non-inferior to the standard protocol (at 6, 12, and 48 months) in terms of recurrence rates, using a predefined non-inferiority margin. This non-inferiority design aims to determine if the reduced protocol maintains acceptable efficacy while reducing clinical workload and minimizing risks and discomfort associated with intensive follow-up. Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio into the two surveillance protocols, with an estimated sample size of 746 lesions. The primary objective is to compare the cumulative incidence of recurrence at 12 months. Secondary objectives include characterizing recurrences, assessing complications associated with endoscopic treatments and evaluating the incidence of advanced colorectal lesions. The findings of this study are expected to directly impact clinical guidelines and routine practice, optimizing resource utilization and improving patient quality of life.

Early DiAgnosis Real-Time Healthcare System for CANcer Trial

The purpose of the study is to assess whether the AI characterisation system of the CADDIE device improves the endoscopists accuracy in the optical diagnosis of diminutive colorectal polyps in the bowel during colonoscopy. Participants will either have a colonoscopy with the assistance of the CADDIE device characterisation AI system ("intervention group") or have a colonoscopy in line with routine clinical practice i.e., without the CADDIE device characterisation AI system ("control group"). The randomisation method of this trial will allocate enrolled participants to the "intervention" group and to the "control" group by a technique similar to flipping a coin.

The Effect of Clip-traction on ESD Resection Time.

Patients scheduled for an endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) in the colorectum will be randomized to the use of a traction device(consisting of an endoscopic clip with a loop of dental floss secured in the lesion to be removed, another clip will anchor the loop to adjacent bowel wall) or a standard ESD.

Underwater Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

The global aim of this multi-centric study is to assess the learning curve of U-EMR by an endoscopist skilled in C-EMR aiming to assess the application in real world and check the rate of complete EMR and adverse events related to the procedure.