🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-03-20
Monopolar Current Cutting Knife vs Bipolar RFA Knife (NCT04919824)
Comparison of the Performance of Monopolar Current Cutting Knife and Bipolar RFA Knife in Colonic Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🩺 Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a prospective, randomized trial that aims to study the efficacy and clinical outcomes of a novel Bipolar Knife vs. Monopolar Knives on patients who undergo endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) procedure at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (PROCEDURE)
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas
- Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center (BSLMC) — Houston, Texas
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.