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Early Detection and Staging of Endobronchial Lung and Pleural Cancer, Airway Injury, and Prostate Cancer

Withdrawn
Conditions
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Registration Number
NCT00581503
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Irvine
Brief Summary

This study has been designed to utilize already obtained biopsy specimens for investigation of the utility of a new, non-invasive optical diagnostic technique. The study will allow a careful correlation between the Optical coherence tomography findings and conventional histology.

Detailed Description

Optical coherence tomography is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that can provide information about tissue abnormalities, change in structure of an organ. This technique uses a near-infrared diode to emit light that can produce images of the specimen under investigation without causing damage or alterations.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult 18 years and older
  • Having procedure of endobronchial, transbronchial, and / or pleural biopsy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Currently participating in any other investigational drug or device evaluation.
  • Currently taking drugs that are sensitive to light.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pathology results.30 minutes
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, UCI Medical Center

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Orange, California, United States

Urology department, UCI Medical Center

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Orange, California, United States

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, UCI Medical Center
🇺🇸Orange, California, United States
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