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Brief Title: Evaluation of a Low-Cost High Resolution Microendoscope for the Detection of Lower Gastrointestinal Neoplasia
Official Title: Evaluation of Low-Cost High Resolution Microendoscope for the Detection of Lower Gastrointestinal Neoplasia
Study ID: NCT01384240
Brief Summary: The overall objective of this study is to obtain data to evaluate whether high-resolution imaging of the colon can assist clinicians in detecting dysplastic (precancerous) and neoplastic areas. This is a pilot study of a novel technology, a miniaturized microscope device which can be used during standard endoscopy to image the gastrointestinal epithelium. Theoretically, by visualizing superficial mucosal changes at a high-resolution and magnification, the investigators will be able to obtain optical images that can be used to guide endoscopic biopsy and polypectomy. This may foster the selective targeting of dysplasia/neoplasia, thereby improving diagnostic accuracy.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York, United States
Name: Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR