High Resolution Micro OCT Imaging (NCT03256773) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
High Resolution Micro OCT Imaging
United States160 participantsStarted 2016-04-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to learn about using the imaging to make images of the lungs and nose with the long-term goal of the research leading to potential treatments and new therapies for patients with cystic fibrosis.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
THE INCLUSION CRITERIA:
* Patients diagnosed with CF or healthy normal controls with no respiratory disease
* Patients must be over the age of 14
* Patient must be able to give informed consent
THE EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
* Patients with recent respiratory infection requiring antibiotics or corticosteroids in the last 4 weeks (excluding routine perioperative antibiotics)
* Patients with major sinus surgery that will alter the nasal anatomy and preclude imaging of the nares
* Any condition that in the opinion of the investigator will alter the safety of pilot testing in the operating room
* Female subjects who are pregnant
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.
1This trial is studying a new imaging tool called micro OCT — how does this kind of airway imaging fit into my current diagnosis, and would the information it provides actually change how my condition is managed?
2Since this trial is listed as 'active, not recruiting,' it sounds like enrollment may be closed — is there any chance I could still participate, or are there similar imaging studies currently open that my doctor knows about?
3The study is focused on whether this micro OCT probe is even feasible to use, meaning it's very early-stage research — does that mean there's no direct treatment benefit expected for participants, and what exactly would the procedure involve for me?
4Given that this trial includes people with conditions ranging from cystic fibrosis to sinusitis to normal controls, how does my specific diagnosis affect whether this kind of airway imaging would be relevant or useful for me personally?
5Before considering any imaging research study like this, should I make sure my current standard treatments have been fully optimized first, and is there a reason my doctor might recommend this over other diagnostic options?
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.