CompletedPhase 1

Perfusion Assessment in Laparoscopic Left Anterior Resection

United States147 participantsStarted 2012-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that NIR fluorescence angiography using the PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System ("PINPOINT System" or "PINPOINT") can assess viability of colon tissue during laparoscopic left colectomy. This information will provide the surgeon with clinically relevant information in assessing whether or not the tissue has adequate blood supply in the lower section of the colon prior to a colectomy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject is scheduled for laparoscopic left colectomy in the lower region (planned anastomosis located 5 - 15 cm from anal verge) * A negative pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential prior to surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Subject has a previous history of adverse reaction or known allergy to ICG, iodine or iodine dyes * Subject has any medical condition, which in the judgment of the Investigator and/or designee makes the subject a poor candidate for the investigational procedure * Subject is a pregnant or lactating female

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

PINPOINT System Utility in Left Colectomy Surgery

Timeframe: Day of Operation - Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01560377

SponsorNovadaq Technologies ULC, now a part of Stryker

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-10

Results submitted2017-07-28

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