An Optical Assay System for Intra Operative Assessment of Tumor Margins in Patients
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cosmetic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery, Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/9/2019 |
| Start Date: | May 2006 |
| End Date: | December 2019 |
| Contact: | Nimmi Ramanujam, Ph.D. |
| Phone: | (919) 660-5307 |
Our objective is to develop a novel optical assay system for intra operative assessment of
tumor margins in partial mastectomy or mastectomy specimens. Our group has previously shown
that optical techniques can effectively discriminate between malignant and non-malignant
breast tissues. We have also shown that data collection and processing from a single point on
the tissue specimen requires less than 5 seconds. In addition, the technique is easily
adaptable to provide sensing depths that are required for breast margin assessment. The goal
of the work proposed in this protocol is to test the sensitivity and specificity of an
optical assay system developed by our group, for intra operative assessment of breast tumor
margins.
tumor margins in partial mastectomy or mastectomy specimens. Our group has previously shown
that optical techniques can effectively discriminate between malignant and non-malignant
breast tissues. We have also shown that data collection and processing from a single point on
the tissue specimen requires less than 5 seconds. In addition, the technique is easily
adaptable to provide sensing depths that are required for breast margin assessment. The goal
of the work proposed in this protocol is to test the sensitivity and specificity of an
optical assay system developed by our group, for intra operative assessment of breast tumor
margins.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
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