Photometric Stereo Endoscopy (PSE) as a Tool for Imaging the Rectum and Colon

N/ACompletedNCT01979458

Massachusetts General Hospital30 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this research is to assess photometric stereo endoscopy (PSE) as an endoscopic imaging technique. Specifically, topographical surface contrast reconstructed from the PSE data will be compared to conventional imaging contrast to assess if PSE provides enhanced contrast of abnormal tissue.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Colonic Polyps

Interventions

PSEDEVICE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing a routine colonoscopy screening * Patients must be over the age of 18 * Patients must be able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with bleeding/hemostasis disorders * Patients that are pregnant * Patients taking any anti-coagulants that would preclude them from undergoing a standard of care colonoscopy, such as Coumadin and Plavix, at the time of the study * Patients with known colitis or active bleeding will be excluded

Locations (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Image Contrast

Comparison of image contrast obtained using standard colonoscopy and PSE.

Time frame: Immediate

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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