Device Assisted Full Thickness Resection Versus Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Duodenal Neuroendocrine Tumors (DNET)

October 14, 2024 updated by: Mohan Ramchandani, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India

Introduction :

The incidence of duodenal neuroendocrine tumors (DNETs) is increasing. Endoscopic resection is recommended for the management of small DNETs measuring ≤10 mm. Various endoscopic techniques have been utilized for the resection of DNETs including endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), band ligation assisted EMR, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). However, the published studies report a high rate of histologically incomplete resection even with ESD. More recently, device assisted endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR) has emerged as a safe and effective resection modality in cases with upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal as well as submucosal lesions. There is limited data on the outcomes of EFTR in cases with DNETs.

In this study, we aim to compare the rate of histologically complete resection (R0) with ESD and EFTR in cases with DNETs.

Study Overview

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Primary objective:

Rate of R0 resection in both the groups

Secondary outcomes:

  1. Technical success: defined as en-bloc resection of the lesion without any residual lesion endoscopically
  2. Procedure duration
  3. Adverse Events

Inclusion criteria:

  1. Adult patients (≥18 years) with biopsy proven duodenal neuroendocrine tumors (DNETs)
  2. Size of the lesion <15 mm
  3. Absence of local and distant metastases (EUS and DOTANOC scan)
  4. Willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria:

  1. Large lesions >15 mm
  2. Invasion of muscularis layer and beyond on imaging (EUS)
  3. Scarring or deformity in duodenum
  4. Active duodenal ulcer
  5. History of prior resection
  6. Coagulopathy

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

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54

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • India
    • Telangana
      • Hyderabad, Telangana, India, 500082
        • Recruiting
        • Asian Institute of Gastroenterology
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Adult patients (≥18 years) with biopsy proven duodenal neuroendocrine tumors (DNETs)
  2. Size of the lesion <15 mm
  3. Absence of local and distant metastases (EUS and DOTANOC scan)
  4. Willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Large lesions >15 mm
  2. Invasion of muscularis layer and beyond on imaging (EUS)
  3. Scarring or deformity in duodenum
  4. Active duodenal ulcer
  5. History of prior resection
  6. Coagulopathy

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Device assisted endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR)
The steps of EFTR are as follows. Initially, the lesion will be marked circumferentially using the FTRD probe available with the device (Forced Coag, E1, 20W). Subsequently, wire guided balloon dilatation of the pyloric channel will be performed. The device will be mounted over a therapeutic channel gastroscope and negotiated across the cricopharynx over the guidewire with or without assistance of dilating balloon available with the device. After reaching the target site, the lesion will be pulled withing the FTRD cap with the help of grasping forceps and gentle suctioning. The clip will be fired after ensuring the entry of the lesion inside the cap, the premounted snare closed and electrocautery activated to cut the grasped tissue (HighCut 200W, Effect 4).
Device: EFTR

Initially, the lesion will be marked circumferentially using the FTRD probe available with the device (Forced Coag, E1, 20W). Subsequently, wire guided balloon dilatation of the pyloric channel will be performed.

The device will be mounted over a therapeutic channel gastroscope and negotiated across the cricopharynx over the guidewire with or without assistance of dilating balloon available with the device.

After reaching the target site, the lesion will be pulled withing the FTRD cap with the help of grasping forceps and gentle suctioning.

The clip will be fired after ensuring the entry of the lesion inside the cap, the premounted snare closed and electrocautery activated to cut the grasped tissue (HighCut 200W, Effect 4).
Active Comparator: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)
ESD will be performed using the standard technique under general anaesthesia. The steps of the procedure are as follows: a) marking of the lesion using closed tip of DualKnife J in soft coagulation mode (Effect 4, 80W), b) submucosal lifting injection using saline mixed with indigocarmine dye, c) circumferential mucosal incision (Dry Cut, Effect 2, 30W), d) submucosal dissection (SwiftCoag, Effect 2, 30W), removal of the lesion using suction or a polypectomy snare, f) closure of the defect using endoclips or loop and endoclips.
Procedure: Endoscopic submucosal dissection
Endoscopic resection is recommended for the management of small DNETs measuring ≤10 mm. Various endoscopic techniques have been utilized for the resection of DNETs including endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), band ligation assisted EMR, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). However, the published studies report a high rate of histologically incomplete resection even with ESD. More recently, device assisted endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR) has emerged as a safe and effective resection modality in cases with upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal as well as submucosal lesions. There is limited data on the outcomes of EFTR in cases with DNETs.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Rate of R0 resection in both the groups
Time Frame: 7 days
Endoscopically and pathologically complete resection
7 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Technical success: defined as en-bloc resection of the lesion without any residual lesion endoscopically
Time Frame: 7 days
Endoscopically complete resection
7 days
Procedure duration
Time Frame: 7 days
Time to complete each procedure in minutes
7 days
Adverse Events
Time Frame: 7 days
Adverse events during and after the procedure
7 days

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Zaheer Dr Nabi, MBBS MD, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

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November 10, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

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August 30, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

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March 30, 2025

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First Submitted

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October 10, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 6, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

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November 8, 2023

Study Record Updates

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October 15, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 14, 2024

Last Verified

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November 1, 2023

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • EFTR1

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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