Measuring the Spectrum of Tissues During Endoscopy

• Conditions: Colonic Polyps; Intestinal Polyps; Colon Carcinoma

• Registration Number: NCT00996619
• Lead Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center

Brief Summary

Lesions, polyps and other abnormalities in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract have a different composition compared to the normal mucose. The investigators plan to gather spectroscopic information from these features. Characterizing their unique spectrums, may help to enhance the detection and identification of these objects during endoscopy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2009-09-29
• Status Verified: 2009-10
• Study Start: 2009-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-10-15
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-10-15
• Study First Posted: 2009-10-16
• Last Update Posted: 2009-10-16
• Primary Completion: 2010-05
• Study Completion: 2010-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Adult, independent patients who come to Sheba Hospital's gastro-intestinal clinic for endoscopy and are willing to sign an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• None

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sheba Medical Center; 🇮🇱 Tel Hashomer, Israel