Fiber-Optic Confocal Microscopy of the Urinary Tract Histopathology
Completed
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer
- Registration Number
- NCT00801762
- Lead Sponsor
- Stanford University
- Brief Summary
The goal of the study is to develop a novel approach to obtain real time optical biopsy of urinary tract pathology (e.g., bladder tumors) during urinary tract endoscopy using a novel fibered confocal microscope.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 195
Inclusion Criteria
Research subjects with suspected urinary tract pathology (e.g., bladder tumors) who are scheduled to undergo cystoscopy with possible excisional biopsy (e.g. transurethral resection of bladder tumor) in the operating room.

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Exclusion Criteria
History of hypersensitivity to fluorescein; active urinary tract infection; pregnant; currently breast feeding;
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
🇺🇸Palo Alto, California, United States