iKnife REIMS Project (iKnife)

April 24, 2023 updated by: Imperial College London

Real Time Tissue Characterisation Using Mass Spectrometry

There are currently no widely accepted methods which provide real time in vivo, in situ tissue diagnostics within the operating theatre environment.

This project proposes that the oncological nature of in vivo tissue may be accurately identified using mass spectrometric analysis of tissue specific ions released during thermal degradation of tissue as occurs during electrosurgery.

Subsequently, the protocol describes a technique for a prospective study to determine whether Rapid Evaporative Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (REIMS) can be used to accurately identify the nature of human tissue both ex vivo and in vivo.

Study Overview

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The project aims/objectives comprise the following:

  1. Building of histologically validated spectral databases for normal, benign and malignant tissue using ex vivo tissue analysis by Rapid Evaporative Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (REIMS).
  2. Optimisation of a technique to provide accurate, real-time information on the nature of tissue intra-operatively using Rapid Evaporative Ionisation Mass Spectrometry.
  3. Optimisation of a technique to provide accurate, real-time information on the nature of tissue during endoscopic procedures using Rapid Evaporative Ionisation Mass Spectrometry.
  4. In vivo testing of the accuracy of the technique using pre-built spectral databases both intraoperatively and during endoscopic procedures including, but not limited to, the use of sub-study trials.
  5. Validation of spectral data obtained using a second mass spectral analysis technique, Desorption Electrospray Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (DESI).
  6. Bacterial identification from tissue using mass spectrometry, standard microbiology culture and metagenomic sequencing by '454 pyrosequencing.

The following will be collected from each enrolled participant:

  1. Fresh ex vivo tissue samples for mass spectral (MS) analysis and histological examination where applicable
  2. In vivo MS data from surgical diathermy smoke collected intra-operatively.

Custom built Mass spectrometers will be installed at participating sites. Optimal electrosurgical settings, in terms of obtaining maximal amount of good quality spectral data whilst providing adequate surgical dissection, will be determined between operating surgeons and researchers.

All spectral data collected will be uploaded anonymised into a research database with the full histology provided. The spectra will be pre-processed according to the mass spectrometer used for collection.

In addition to diagnostic accuracy REIMS offers additional advantages to existing and emerging IMA techniques. Specifically, the REIMS iKnife allows use of a standard operating procedure without altering operative workflow in that the technique samples the surgical aerosol already being generated during excision. The rapid time frame of analysis to results (1-2 seconds) means that eventually surgeons' decision-making may be altered in real-time to achieve negative margins or improve patient prognosis.

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

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5000

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • United Kingdom
      • London, United Kingdom, SW7 2AZ
        • Enrolling by invitation
        • Imperial College London
      • London, United Kingdom

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients undergoing resectional surgery or gastrointestinal endocoscopic procedures.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients over the age of 18
  • Patients who are able to provide informed consent
  • Patients undergoing screening, endoscopy or surgical resection of tissue

Exclusion Criteria:

  • All patients under the age of 18 years
  • All patients who are pregnant
  • Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or who do not wish to be included in the study

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Analysis of spectral data
Time Frame: 10 years
To determine whether Rapid Evaporative Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (REIMS) can be used to accurately discern between cancerous and normal tissue both in vivo and ex vivo
10 years
Margin Analysis
Time Frame: 10 years
The primary end-point is accuracy (sensitivity and specify) of rapid ionisation mass spectroscopy to distinguish between patients with at least one close or positive margin and those without close or positive margin.
10 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Tumour margin analysis
Time Frame: 10 years
The primary end-point is accuracy (sensitivity and specify) of rapid ionisation mass spectroscopy to distinguish between patients with at least one close or positive margin and those without close or positive margin.
10 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Imperial College London

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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May 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

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April 1, 2024

Study Completion (Anticipated)

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April 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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June 19, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 22, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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August 26, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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April 25, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 24, 2023

Last Verified

Last Verified

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April 1, 2023

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 124247

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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