A Novel Optical Spectral Imaging System for Imaging Breast Tumor Margins
The goal of this research is to further develop novel optical assay systems for intra
operative assessment of tumor margins in partial mastectomy or mastectomy specimens. We are
seeking to establish the accuracy of first and second-generation prototypes of technologies
utilizing optical spectroscopy for intra operative margin assessment in partial mastectomy
or mastectomy specimens. The aims associated with this research are as follows, (1) to
evaluate the device-tissue interface on reduction mammoplasty specimens from a total of 20
patients, (2) to assess random and systematic errors of the new miniature system on
mastectomy specimens from a total of 40 patients (3) to test the sensitivity, and
specificity of the miniature spectral imaging system for margin assessment on excised
partial mastectomy or mastectomy specimens from a total of 150 patients undergoing breast
conserving surgery.
Interventional
N/A
Sensitivity and specificity of optical spectral imaging system
Day of procedure (less than 10 minutes)
No
Nimmi Ramanujam, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Duke University
United States: National Institutes of Health
Pro00028284
NCT01372631
April 2011
April 2016
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Duke University Medical Center | Durham, North Carolina 27710 |