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The Sensitivity and Specificity of Sniff Dog as a Tool in Diagnosing the Suspected Tumor Patients
Led by Chang-Qing Gao · Updated on 2024-02-08
2000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
47 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying whether trained sniff dogs can be used to identify tumor patients by detecting specific scents in serum samples. This observational study focuses on individuals suspected of having tumors based on their physician's assessment but who have not yet received a pathological diagnosis. The study aims to compare the dogs' detection results with the outcomes of pathological examinations to evaluate the tool's accuracy. Participants include healthy volunteers confirmed tumor-free by current screening methods and patients suspected of having breast, lung, neurological, or gynecological tumors awaiting pathological diagnosis. Trained sniff dogs will sniff serum samples from these participants to identify potential tumors. The study observes the dogs' behavior patterns in response to different diseases as a secondary measure. Participants will provide serum samples for analysis, and researchers will assess the sensitivity and specificity of the sniff dogs in diagnosing tumors over a 12-month period. The study also monitors the dogs' behavioral responses to various diseases. This process involves no intervention for participants beyond sample collection. The total study duration extends through 2026, allowing ongoing evaluation of the dogs' diagnostic accuracy and behavior.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Sensitivity and Specificity of Sniff Dog as a Tool in Diagnosing the Suspected Tumor Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Healthy volunteers confirmed tumor-free by current screening procedures
- Patients suspected of having tumors in breast surgery, thoracic surgery, gynecological, or neurosurgery departments with lesions characteristic of tumors
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients who have already received pathological results for tumors
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 12 months
Participants undergo assessments using sniff dogs to help diagnose suspected tumors.
1 to 2 visits depending on cohort assignment
Duration - 12 months
Participants are observed to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of sniff dogs in diagnosing tumors, along with their behavior patterns.
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Center for Scientific Research with Animal Models, CSU
Changsha, Hunan, China, 410008
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Research Team
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Chang-Qing Gao, MD PhD
Y
Ya-Qin Wang, MD PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
5
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