An observational study in Gastric Polyps, Intestinal Polyps and Colon Polyps, sponsored by LanZhou University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-09.
Sponsored by LanZhou University · Observational
This is a retrospective and prospective cohort study designed to evaluate the recurrence rate and identify risk factors after endoscopic resection of gastric and intestinal polyps.
BACKGROUND: Gastric and intestinal polyps are common digestive diseases with potential for malignant transformation. Although endoscopic resection is the standard treatment, recurrence rates range from 10-50%, and the mechanisms and risk factors remain unclear.
OBJECTIVES:
Primary: To assess short-term (1-year) and long-term (3-year) recurrence rates after endoscopic polyp resection Secondary: To identify independent risk factors and develop a recurrence risk prediction model
DESIGN: Mixed retrospective-prospective cohort study
SETTING: Single tertiary referral center with >10,000 endoscopic polyp resections performed since 2021
PARTICIPANTS: Approximately 1,600-1,800 adult patients (≥18 years) who underwent complete endoscopic resection of gastric or intestinal polyps
FOLLOW-UP:
MAIN OUTCOME: Recurrence rate defined as new polyp detection at original or different sites during endoscopic surveillance
POTENTIAL RISK FACTORS: Patient demographics, polyp characteristics (size, number, location, pathology), resection method, Helicobacter pylori status, lifestyle factors, and medication use
EXPECTED IMPACT: Results will inform personalized surveillance strategies and optimize resource allocation for post-polypectomy follow-up.
The study population consists of adult patients (≥18 years) who underwent complete endoscopic resection of gastric or intestinal polyps at our tertiary referral center. This includes two cohorts: (1) Retrospective cohort: patients treated from 2021-2022 with existing follow-up data; (2) Prospective cohort: newly enrolled patients from 2024-2025. Eligible participants must have pathologically confirmed polyps (adenomatous, hyperplastic, inflammatory, fundic gland, serrated, or hamartomatous) with negative resection margins. The population represents a diverse group with varying polyp characteristics (size range: \<5mm to >20mm; single or multiple polyps; gastric or colorectal locations) and different resection methods (EMR, ESD, snare polypectomy). Excluded are patients with hereditary polyposis syndromes, inflammatory bowel disease, prior gastrointestinal malignancy, or cancer detected at initial resection.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who underwent endoscopic polyp resection from January 2021 to December 2022, with retrospective data collection and follow-up through December 2025
Patients undergoing endoscopic polyp resection from October 2024 to December 2025, with prospective standardized data collection and follow-up through December 2028
Short-term Recurrence Rate at 1 Year
New polyp(s) detected by endoscopy and confirmed by pathology at 1-year follow-up. Includes both local recurrence (within 2cm of resection site) and metachronous polyps (\>2cm from original site).
Time frame: 1 year post-resection (10-14 months acceptable)
Long-term Recurrence Rate at 3 Years
New polyp(s) detected by endoscopy and confirmed by pathology at 3-year follow-up. Includes both local recurrence and metachronous polyps.
Time frame: 3 years post-resection (33-39 months acceptable)
Cumulative Recurrence Rate
Overall recurrence rate combining 1-year and 3-year surveillance results
Time frame: Up to 3 years post-resection
Recurrence-free Survival Time
Measured in months; censored at last follow-up for non-recurrent cases
Time frame: Up to 3 years
Characteristics of Recurrent Polyps
Descriptive analysis of recurrent polyp features: Number, size, location, and pathological type of recurrent polyps.
Time frame: At 1-year and 3-year follow-up
Progression to High-grade Dysplasia or Cancer
Pathologically confirmed progression: Proportion of participants developing high-grade dysplasia or invasive cancer during follow-up.
Time frame: Up to 3 years
Re-treatment Rate
Proportion of participants requiring repeat endoscopic or surgical treatment: Includes repeat polypectomy, endoscopic resection, or surgical resection
Time frame: Up to 3 years
Identification of Independent Risk Factors
Hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals for each significant risk factor
Time frame: Analysis conducted after all follow-up completed (2029)
Plan to share: No
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Polyposis, Gastric
LanZhou University