Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Optical Detection of Peripheral Nerve Bundles During Surgery

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Optical Detection of Peripheral Nerve Bundles During Surgery

Official Title: In Vivo Identification of Peripheral Nerve Bundles During Surgery Using Optical Spectroscopy Techniques - a Pilot Study

Study ID: NCT01731379

Conditions

Malignant Lymphoma of Lymph Nodes of Inguinal Region

Malignant Lymphoma of Lymph Nodes of Axillary

Malignant Lymphoma of Lymph Nodes of the Cervix

Carcinoma of Parotid Gland

Colon Rectal Cancer Tubulovillous Adenocarcinoma

Tumor of Soft Tissue of Head, Face and Neck

Interventions

Surgical resection

Study Description

Brief Summary: Investigation of application possibilities of optical spectroscopy within the field of surgical resection procedures to spare nerve tissue. Optical spectroscopy enables the possibility to specifically differentiate between different (human) tissues. The hypothesis is that incorporation of this technique into existing medical devices (e.g. medical blade) would enlarge the accuracy and reliability of these devices. Sparing of nerve bundles during surgery can lead to decreased postoperative morbidity rates.

Detailed Description: The aim of this pilot study is to prove that an investigational optical spectroscopy system can provide accurate identification of nerve tissue during surgery. Primary Objective: The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate whether optical spectroscopy is able to differentiate between nerve tissue and surrounding tissue. Secondary Objective: During the measurement procedure, possible improvements of the measurement hardware will be recorded and the handling of the optical spectroscopy system during surgery will be evaluated.