Clinical Efficacy Study Comparing VisionScope Imaging (VSI) to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Injuries of the Knee

NCT ID: NCT01695720

Last Updated: 2013-05-31

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

105 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-06-30

Study Completion Date

2013-05-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to accumulate efficacy data on VisionScope Imaging (VSI) for pre-operative diagnosis of certain knee injuries (meniscal and articular cartilage injuries). The study will compare VSI's accuracy to MRI's in diagnosing the same injuries.

The hypothesis is the VisionScope Imaging system will be able to provide direct visualization and diagnostic images of inside the joint capsule space without fluid distention in the knee. This study will provide valuable feedback on the ability of the VisionScope system to provide physicians with the information they need to make a definitive diagnosis.

Detailed Description

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The primary objective of this study is to accumulate efficacy data on the VisionScope Imaging System (VSI) for pre-operative diagnoses when it is used to provide illumination and visualization of articular cavities. The study will analyze the VisionScope system's accuracy compared to MRI in diagnosing and confirming meniscus tears, chondral defects, loose bodies, minor arthritis, and/or any articular or capsular trauma.

The hypothesis of the study is that the VisionScope System will be able to obtain direct visualization and diagnostic images of the intercapsular space without fluid distention in the knee. This study will provide feedback on the ability of the VisionScope system to potentially eliminate the need for MRI scans. Additionally, a cost-analysis comparison between the use of VSI vs. MRI for the diagnosis of orthopaedic knee injuries will be conducted. Finally, the study will help develop an algorithm of potential use for the VSI system in the management of knee pathologies.

Conditions

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Meniscus Tears Loose Bodies Articular Osteoarthritis Articular or Capsular Trauma

Keywords

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Knee Injuries Meniscus Injuries Articular Cartilage Injuries Orthopaedic Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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VisionScope Imaging (VSI) Exam

A VisionScope Imaging (VSI) Exam is diagnostic arthroscopic procedure. Through a natural or surgical opening, an endoscope is inserted through a cannula to illuminate and visualize the interior cavity of a joint.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

VisionScope Imaging (VSI) Exam

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

The VisionScope Imaging (VSI) Exam \[the system itself\] is indicated for use in diagnostic and operative arthroscopic and endoscopic procedures to provide illumination, visualization, and the capture of still and motion pictures of an interior cavity of the body through a natural or surgical opening.

Interventions

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VisionScope Imaging (VSI) Exam

The VisionScope Imaging (VSI) Exam \[the system itself\] is indicated for use in diagnostic and operative arthroscopic and endoscopic procedures to provide illumination, visualization, and the capture of still and motion pictures of an interior cavity of the body through a natural or surgical opening.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Suspected meniscal injuries to the knee
* Suspected articular cartilage injuries to the knee

Exclusion Criteria

* Acute traumatic hemarthroses and/or concomitant ligament injury
* Active systemic infection
* Allergy to silicone or any medication used during the procedure
* Enrollment in another pharmacological or medical device study
* Institutionalized persons, prisoners and persons with decisional incapacity
* Investigator's own students and employees
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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VisionScope Technologies

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Thomas J Gill, IV, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Massachusetts General Hospital

Locations

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Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation

Los Angeles, California, United States

Site Status

Stanford School of Medicine

Redwood City, California, United States

Site Status

Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group (SMOG)

Santa Monica, California, United States

Site Status

Andrews Research and Education Institute

Gulf Breeze, Florida, United States

Site Status

Emory University Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status

University of Texas SouthWestern

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status

Mansfield Orthopaedics (Copley Hospital)

Morrisville, Vermont, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Rheumatology 2000; 39: 700-706, British Society for Rheumatology

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Ryzewicz M, Peterson B, Siparsky PN, Bartz RL. The diagnosis of meniscus tears: the role of MRI and clinical examination. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2007 Feb;455:123-33. doi: 10.1097/BLO.0b013e31802fb9f3.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 17279041 (View on PubMed)

Ruwe PA, McCarthy SM. Cost effectiveness of magnetic resonance imaging of the knee. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 1994 Aug;2(3):475-9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 7489301 (View on PubMed)

Rappeport ED, Wieslander SB, Stephensen S, Lausten GS, Thomsen HS. MRI preferable to diagnostic arthroscopy in knee joint injuries. A double-blind comparison of 47 patients. Acta Orthop Scand. 1997 Jun;68(3):277-81. doi: 10.3109/17453679708996701.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 9246993 (View on PubMed)

Rangger C, Klestil T, Kathrein A, Inderster A, Hamid L. Influence of magnetic resonance imaging on indications for arthroscopy of the knee. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1996 Sep;(330):133-42. doi: 10.1097/00003086-199609000-00016.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 8804283 (View on PubMed)

De Smet AA, Mukherjee R. Clinical, MRI, and arthroscopic findings associated with failure to diagnose a lateral meniscal tear on knee MRI. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 Jan;190(1):22-6. doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.2611.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 18094289 (View on PubMed)

Halinen J, Koivikko M, Lindahl J, Hirvensalo E. The efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging in acute multi-ligament injuries. Int Orthop. 2009 Dec;33(6):1733-8. doi: 10.1007/s00264-008-0689-6. Epub 2008 Dec 3.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 19050885 (View on PubMed)

Mandelbaum BR, Finerman GA, Reicher MA, Hartzman S, Bassett LW, Gold RH, Rauschning W, Dorey F. Magnetic resonance imaging as a tool for evaluation of traumatic knee injuries. Anatomical and pathoanatomical correlations. Am J Sports Med. 1986 Sep-Oct;14(5):361-70. doi: 10.1177/036354658601400503.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 3535549 (View on PubMed)

Rayan F, Bhonsle S, Shukla DD. Clinical, MRI, and arthroscopic correlation in meniscal and anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Int Orthop. 2009 Feb;33(1):129-32. doi: 10.1007/s00264-008-0520-4. Epub 2008 Feb 23.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 18297284 (View on PubMed)

von Engelhardt LV, Lahner M, Klussmann A, Bouillon B, David A, Haage P, Lichtinger TK. Arthroscopy vs. MRI for a detailed assessment of cartilage disease in osteoarthritis: diagnostic value of MRI in clinical practice. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010 Apr 20;11:75. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-11-75.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20406481 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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VisionScope VSI-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id