CompletedNot Applicable

Optical Detection of Peripheral Nerve Bundles During Surgery

Netherlands35 participantsStarted 2012-12

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients planned for elective inguinal, axillary or cervical lymph node dissection or parotidectomy , patients with rectal cancer undergoing rectal surgery and patients undergoing resection of a soft tissue tumour. * Patients that have provided a signed informed consent * Patients ≥ 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: • Patients with suspected sensitivity to light; e.g. patients who have had photodynamic therapy

What they're measuring

Differentiation between nerve tissue and its surrounding tissue

Timeframe: Day 0

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01731379

SponsorPhilips Healthcare

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2014-01

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