Plain-English translation of NCT04780256 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a retrospective study — meaning researchers will review medical records from patients who have already had cancerous or precancerous growths removed from their digestive tract using endoscopy (a thin camera inserted through the mouth or rectum). The study compares different removal techniques to understand which ones are most effective and safest for removing these growths from the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum.
Doctors have several different techniques for removing growths from the digestive tract, but we don't have a complete picture of how well each method works or how safe each one is. This research will help doctors choose the best approach for future patients.
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Your participation involves allowing researchers to review your existing medical records from your endoscopic removal procedure — they will not perform any new procedures on you. The study is retrospective, meaning it only looks at records from procedures you have already completed. Researchers will analyze information about your procedure, outcomes, and any side effects to compare different removal techniques.
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Italy
Enrollment target
~2,000 participants
Started
March 2021
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in October 2025.
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Central contact
Paolo Cecinato, MD
Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS
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