Measuring Temperatures of Tissues During Endoscopy

September 29, 2009 updated by: Sheba Medical Center

Measuring Temperatures of Tumors and Normal Tissues in the GI Tract, Using a Thermocouple Sheathed in a Catheter, in the Work Canal of an Endoscope

Previous studies have indicated that tumors are warmer than the surrounding tissues. We want to ascertain that this is true for tumors in the GI tract. If so, a thermal camera in an endoscope may aid the diagnosis of tumors. The experiment entails inserting a cannula sheathed thermocouple into the work canal of an endoscope or a colonoscope. The examining physician will bring the distal end to touch the tumors he finds and their adjacent tissues, noting their respective temperatures. This experiment must be conducted before embarking on the complicated and costly project of producing a tiny thermal camera which will be able to navigate the GI tract.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

50

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who undergo endoscopy or colonoscopy.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • consenting adults

Exclusion Criteria:

  • none

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
examined by endoscopy
Patients, examined by endoscopy, being screened for GI tract tumors
Other: no intervention
no intervention

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Difference of temperature between tumors and adjacent tissues
Time Frame: immediate
immediate

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sheba Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Arie Orenstein, Prof., Sheba Medical Center

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

October 1, 2009

Study Completion (Anticipated)

November 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 24, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 24, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

March 25, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 30, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 29, 2009

Last Verified

September 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • SHEBA-09-6887-AO-CTIL

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