Reflectance Confocal Imaging in Cervical Cancer Patients

NCT ID: NCT00505726

Last Updated: 2012-08-01

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

39 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2001-11-30

Study Completion Date

2007-09-30

Brief Summary

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The goal of this clinical research study is to see if reflectance confocal microscopy works as well as standard methods to detect cancer of the cervix or precancerous lesions.

Primary Objectives:

1. To identify potential clinical advantages for a noninvasive method of diagnosing dysplasia and neoplasia in the cervix using reflectance confocal microscopy.
2. To obtain real time reflected light images in vivo of sites in the human cervix.
3. To access the effects of acetic acid as a contrast agent for in vivo reflectance confocal imaging.
4. Evaluate the depth of penetration for the fiber optic confocal device and analyze the diagnostic value of images taken from different depths.
5. Determine the sensitivity and specificity of this device for the diagnosis of CIN.

Detailed Description

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Confocal microscopy may be a new way to detect lesions of the cervix quickly without removing a tissue sample. Women in the study will already be scheduled for colposcopy to detect or treat cervical lesions. (A colposcopy is an exam of the vagina and cervix using a magnifying lens.)

Microscopic images will be taken during the routine colposcopy in the outpatient clinic. A disinfected probe will be inserted into the vagina and placed against the cervix. . The probe sends out laser light and detects reflected light from the tissue. Images of cervical tissue will be formed and displayed on a computer monitor. 1-3 regions of the cervix will be imaged (2 abnormal and one normal), and each will take about 1-2 minutes.

Each imaged site will be biopsied. The biopsies will be analyzed by the research pathologist. The results will be available to participants in the event that care needs to be given. Total participation in this study will be only a few minutes.

This is an investigational study. About 72 women will take part in this study. About 18 will be enrolled at M. D. Anderson.

Conditions

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Cervical Cancer

Keywords

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Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Cervical Cancer Reflectance Confocal Imaging Colposcopy

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Confocal Microscopy

Reflectance Confocal Imaging

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Microscopic images taken during routine colposcopy where disinfected probe inserted into vagina and placed against cervix, 1-3 regions imaged (2 abnormal and one normal), and each taking about 1-2 minutes.

Interventions

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Reflectance Confocal Imaging

Microscopic images taken during routine colposcopy where disinfected probe inserted into vagina and placed against cervix, 1-3 regions imaged (2 abnormal and one normal), and each taking about 1-2 minutes.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Subjects will be individuals 18 years of age or older, who have voluntarily responded to advertisement in the form of posted flyers or word of mouth.
* Subjects must sign an informed consent indicating awareness of the investigational nature of this study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Pregnant individuals will be ineligible for this study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Michele Follen, MD, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Locations

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Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

U. T. Health Science Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

British Columbia Cancer Research Center

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

Countries

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United States Canada

Related Links

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http://www.mdanderson.org

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Other Identifiers

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CA82880

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

ID01-555

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id