Near Infrared Transillumination of the Paranasal Sinuses

Sinusitis Clinical Trial

Official title:

Near Infrared Transillumination of the Paranasal Sinuses

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00543998
• Other study ID #: 20022672
• Status: Completed
• Start date: May 2003
• Est. completion date: June 2005

Study information

• Verified date: October 2022
• Source: University of California, Irvine
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

This research project designed to diagnose sinusitis using a simple and low-cost optical tool. Healthy sinuses are typically filled with air, and show up as bright spots on the camera. Infected sinuses are filled with fluid and show up dark spots on the camera. Images of infected sinuses could be used to diagnose sinusitis, or to check if surgical treatments on the sinuses have been successful.

Description:

This device consists of a specialized flashlight that uses mostly non-visible light, and a small camera to record the light. The tool is the size and shape of spoon. The technique of shining light into the mouth, face, and sinuses is known as "transillumination" and has been used for nearly a century to aid in the diagnosis of sinusitis. The tool described in this study is a custom made device that uses light that is invisible to the eye.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 33
• Est. completion date: June 2005
• Est. primary completion date: June 2005
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 15 Years to 75 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• male and female age of 15 years or older.

• Has diagnose of sinusitis, nasal allergies,nasal breathing problem, and tumors.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 15 year sold

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Sinusitis

Intervention

Device:
• Optical Measurement transillumination
Optical Measurement of sinus

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Beckman Laser Institute Medical Cinic, University of California,Irvine	Irvine	California
United States	Otolaryngology Medical Clinic, University of California, Irvine	Irvine	California

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of California, Irvine	Beckman Laser Institute University of California Irvine

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Healthy Sinus		12 weeks