Completed

Phase 1
All Genders
ID00001554

Intraoperative Infrared Functional Brain Mapping

Led by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · Updated on 2008-03-04

80

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

It is extremely important to identify and distinguish healthy brain tissue from diseased brain tissue during neurosurgery. If normal tissue is damaged during neurosurgery it can result in long term neurological problems for the patient. The brain tissue as it appears prior to the operation on CT scan and MRI is occasionally very different from how it appears during the actual operation. Therefore, it is necessary to develop diagnostic procedures that can be used during the operation Presently, the techniques used for intraoperative mapping of the brain are not reliable in all cases in which they are used. Researchers in this study have developed a new approach that may allow diseased brain tissue to be located during an operation with little risk. This new approach uses nfrared technology to locate the diseased tissue and identify healthy brain tissue. The goal of this study is to investigate the clinical use of intraoperative infrared (IR) neuroimaging to locate diseased tissue and distinguish it from normal functioning tissue during the operation.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Infrared Camera for Brain Mapping During Surgery

Who Can Participate

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

Adult patients who will be undergoing craniotomy for lesions such as tumor, epileptic focus, vascular malformation or infection.

Adult patients who are able to provide informed consent.

Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892

Status Unknown

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

N/A

Allocation

N/A

Model

N/A

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

0

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