Precise Recognition With Enhanced Vision of Endocrine Neck Targets
NCT ID: NCT04745793
Last Updated: 2024-01-09
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Basic Information
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TERMINATED
54 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2021-01-20
2021-10-15
Brief Summary
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Recently, it has been demonstrated that the parathyroid gland shows a significant autofluorescence. Using a commercially available Near-InfraRed (NIR) camera (Fluobeam®, Fluoptics©, France), the parathyroid glands can be clearly visualized by contrast-free fluorescence imaging. However it lacks real-time quantification of the fluorescence intensity.
The hyperspectral imaging (HSI), which is a technology that combines a spectrometer to a camera system, examines the optical properties of a large area in a wavelength range from NIR to visual light (VIS). It provides spatial information real time, in a contact-free, non-ionizing manner. The HSI technology would add the spatial information, thus enormously enhancing the intraoperative performance.
The aim of the proposed study is to identify the spectral features of the important neck target structures, in particular the parathyroid glands, using an appropriate deep learning algorithm, to perform an automated parathyroid recognition. Additionally, this study proposes to compare the detection rate of the hyperspectral based parathyroid recognition with the already existing NIR autofluorescence based recognition.
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Detailed Description
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The percentage of incidental parathyroidectomies, in specialized endocrine centers, is around 16%. In these cases, it is more likely to observe clinical relevant hypocalcemia than after planned parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism. Therefore, there is a critical need for an intra-operative method enabling a precise, real-time parathyroid identification.
Recently, it has been demonstrated that the parathyroid gland shows a significant autofluorescence, which is caused by the optical properties of a still unknown intrinsic fluorophore. When the gland is excited by a light source with a wavelength ranging from 750-785 nm, it emits a fluorescence peak around 820 nm. Taking advantage of this property, Falco et al., using a commercially available NIR camera (Fluobeam®, Fluoptics©, France), could clearly visualize the parathyroid glands by contrast-free fluorescence imaging and could easily discriminate them from the thyroid and the surrounding tissue. The drawback with this autofluorescence-based imaging is that it lacks real-time quantification of the fluorescence intensity.
The hyperspectral imaging (HSI), which is a technology that combines a spectrometer to a camera system, examines the optical properties of a large area in a wavelength range from near infrared (NIR) to visual light (VIS). It provides diagnostic information about the tissue physiology, composition and perfusion. The fact that the HSI produces pictures, thus providing spatial information real time, in a contact-free, non-ionizing manner, makes it potentially a very valuable tool for the intraoperative use.
HSI has exhibited its great potential in the medical field especially in the diagnosis of various neoplasia (e.g. of the cervix, breast, colon, brain), in the detection of perfusion pattern in patients with peripheral arterial disease and in the area of wound diagnostic.
As previously shown, it is possible to discriminate the thyroid from the parathyroid glands according to the spectral characteristics, but the HSI technology would add the spatial information, thus enormously enhancing the intraoperative performance.
In collaboration with the University of Leipzig, Germany, the investigators performed a clinical pilot trial on 8 patients, which showed promising results. Hyperspectral images during benign endocrine surgery procedures were able to demonstrate that thyroid and parathyroid have specific hyperspectral signatures. Furthermore, the parathyroid glands showed usually less oxygenated than the thyroid. A discrimination of the parathyroid glands based on these characteristics is proven to be possible.
The aim of the proposed study is to identify the spectral features of the important neck target structures, in particular the parathyroid glands, using an appropriate deep learning algorithm, to perform an automated parathyroid recognition. Additionally, this study proposes to compare the detection rate of the hyperspectral based parathyroid recognition with the already existing NIR autofluorescence based recognition.
Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Thyroids
The aim is to identify and preserve the parathyroid glands during the total or partial removal of the thyroid. Repeating of the procedure for each lobe
Hyperspectral and Fluobeam acquisition
Once enough exposure of the operative site is achieved, an RGB (Red Green Blue) picture will be taken and the surgeon will depict the parathyroid glands on it, this picture will act as "ground truth". At this point, without changing the surgical exposure, a second surgeon involved in the study will attempt once to detect the parathyroid glands intraoperatively using the HSI system and the Fluobeam® alternatively. The number and the position of the parathyroid glands visualized with each tool will be compared to the number and position of the glands previously visualized by the operating surgeon. The procedure will be repeated every time the surgeon attempts to visualize the parathyroid glands. The order of the detection tools randomized for each case will be preserved in case of repeated visualizations.
Parathyroids
The aim is to selectively remove the pathological parathyroid gland(s). Repeating of the procedure for each removed gland
Hyperspectral and Fluobeam acquisition
Once enough exposure of the operative site is achieved, an RGB (Red Green Blue) picture will be taken and the surgeon will depict the parathyroid glands on it, this picture will act as "ground truth". At this point, without changing the surgical exposure, a second surgeon involved in the study will attempt once to detect the parathyroid glands intraoperatively using the HSI system and the Fluobeam® alternatively. The number and the position of the parathyroid glands visualized with each tool will be compared to the number and position of the glands previously visualized by the operating surgeon. The procedure will be repeated every time the surgeon attempts to visualize the parathyroid glands. The order of the detection tools randomized for each case will be preserved in case of repeated visualizations.
Interventions
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Hyperspectral and Fluobeam acquisition
Once enough exposure of the operative site is achieved, an RGB (Red Green Blue) picture will be taken and the surgeon will depict the parathyroid glands on it, this picture will act as "ground truth". At this point, without changing the surgical exposure, a second surgeon involved in the study will attempt once to detect the parathyroid glands intraoperatively using the HSI system and the Fluobeam® alternatively. The number and the position of the parathyroid glands visualized with each tool will be compared to the number and position of the glands previously visualized by the operating surgeon. The procedure will be repeated every time the surgeon attempts to visualize the parathyroid glands. The order of the detection tools randomized for each case will be preserved in case of repeated visualizations.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patient with benign or malignant pathology of the thyroid or parathyroid gland
* Patient with no contraindication to anesthesia and surgery
* Patient able to receive and understand information related to the study
* Patient affiliated to the French social security system.
Exclusion Criteria
* Pregnant or lactating patient.
* Patient under guardianship or trusteeship.
* Patient under the protection of justice.
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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IHU Strasbourg
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Michele DIANA, MD, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Service de Chirurgie Digestive et Endocrinienne, NHC, Strasbourg
Locations
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Service de Chirurgie Digestive et Endocrinienne, NHC
Strasbourg, , France
Countries
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References
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Yazici P, Bozkurt E, Citgez B, Kaya C, Mihmanli M, Uludag M. Incidental parathyroidectomy as a cause of postoperative hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery: reality or illusion? Minerva Chir. 2014 Dec;69(6):315-320. Epub 2014 Sep 22.
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Related Links
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Barberio et al. Hyperspectral based discrimination of thyroid and parathyroid during surgery. Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering (2018)4:399-402
Other Identifiers
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20-007
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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