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A Personalized Surveillance and Intervention Protocol for Duodenal and Gastric Polyposis in Patients With Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

A Personalized Surveillance and Intervention Protocol for Duodenal and Gastric Polyposis in Patients With Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04677998
Enrollment
1000
Registered
2020-12-21
Start date
2020-11-24
Completion date
2027-11-01
Last updated
2026-02-23

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Conditions

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Keywords

Endoscopic surveillance, Endoscopic interventions, Personalized care, Gastrointestinal neoplasia

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of a personalized surveillance and intervention protocol for duodenal and gastric polyposis in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)

Detailed description

Patients with FAP are not only at risk of developing colorectal adenomas but also at high risk of developing duodenal adenomas. In 30% to 92% of FAP patients duodenal adenomas are detected, with a lifetime risk approaching 100%. Of these duodenal adenomas, only a small proportion develops into duodenal cancer, with a prevalence of approximately 5-10% in FAP patients. Endoscopic surveillance is nowadays the standard of care to prevent FAP patients from developing duodenal cancer. The severity of duodenal polyposis is assessed using the Spigelman classification system. This classification is based on the number, size, histology, and grade of dysplasia of the duodenal adenomas, resulting in a score varying from 0-IV, guiding surveillance intervals and treatment. Concerns are rising on the accuracy of the Spigelman score as predictor for duodenal cancer, especially for ampullary cancer. Over the past years, multiple studies demonstrated limitations of this staging system including the fact that this classification does not adequately predict duodenal/ampullary cancer and does not guide endoscopic or surgical interventions. A clear endoscopic intervention protocol is needed, not only to prevent the development of cancer but also to prevent the need for duodenal surgery, since these surgical procedures are associated with high complication and mortality rates. With this study, the investigators aim to evaluate a personalized surveillance and intervention protocol for the duodenum and stomach with the goal to prevent the development of advanced neoplasia (AN) by endoscopically removing lesions before they progress to AN.

Interventions

This study uses one arm. Participants will undergo endoscopic surveillance with intervals between 3-6 months and 5 years, depending on severity of polyposis and performed endoscopic interventions.

Sponsors

Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Lead SponsorOTHER
Leiden University Medical Center
CollaboratorOTHER
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
CollaboratorOTHER
St Mark's Hospital Foundation
CollaboratorOTHER
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
CollaboratorOTHER
Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology
CollaboratorOTHER
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante
CollaboratorOTHER
IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
CollaboratorOTHER
Radboud University Medical Center
CollaboratorOTHER
University Hospital, Bonn
CollaboratorOTHER
Hvidovre University Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
CollaboratorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Diagnosis of FAP, at least one of following: genetic diagnosis (proven APC germline mutation) and/or clinical diagnosis (\>100 colorectal adenomas in combination with a positive family history of FAP) * Age 18 years or older

Exclusion criteria

* Endoscopic removal of all polyps with an indication for removal not possible/feasible * Gastric or duodenal cancer at baseline endoscopy * Need for surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Advanced neoplasiaUp to 5 yearsIncidence of advanced neoplasia defined as adenomas ≥15mm, high grade dysplasia (HGD) and/or duodenal/ampullary cancer

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Recurrences after different endoscopic intervention techniquesAnalysis at 2 years and 5 yearsIncidence of recurrences after endoscopic interventions after en bloc/piecemeal resection and different techniques such as cold snare polypectomy or endoscopic mucosal resection with or without lifting
Feasibility of endoscopic interventionsAnalysis at 2 years and 5 yearsIncidence of lesions not amenable to endoscopic removal
Accuracy optical diagnosisAnalysis at 2 years and 5 yearsThe ability of endoscopists to optically diagnose duodenal and gastric lesions. Sensitivity and specificity for optically diagnose high-grade dysplasia in the stomach and duodenum.
ComplicationsAnalysis at 2 years and 5 yearsIncidence of endoscopy related complications
Surveillance burdenUp to 5 yearsSurveillance burden (number of endoscopies for each patient)
SurgeryUp to 5 yearsIncidence of surgical interventions

Countries

Netherlands, United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 24, 2026