Clinical Trial: Polypectomy in Patients Taking Dual Antiplatelet Agents

Study Status: Enrolling by invitation
Recruit Status: Enrolling by invitation
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Effects of Antiplatelets Discontinuation in Patients Receiving Polypectomy: Randomized Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: Current guidelines recommend discontinuation of antiplatelets (i.e clopidogrel) for 7 days in patients taking DAT (dual antiplatelet therapy) before colonoscopy and polypectomy. The purpose of this study was to examine if a) discontinuation of these drugs reduces bleeding risks during polypectomy and if b) discontinuation of these drugs increases the occurence of thromboembolic events.