Photoacoustic Endoscopy in Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial Cancer Clinical Trial

Official title: A Pilot Study of Photoacoustic Endoscopy in Endometrial Cancer

Status Withdrawn

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether a new technology called intrauterine photoacoustic endoscopy (PAE) can be used to evaluate the inner lining of the uterus.

Clinical Trial Description

The investigators will evaluate whether this technology can be used and also try to obtain photoacoustic images and functional data (oxygen contents, blood vessel characteristics, etc) of the uterine lining to assess its appearance in women with and without cancer of the endometrium. Currently, it is difficult for physicians to know whether or not tumors of the endometrium have invaded and spread to other organs without performing an extended surgery called a staging operation (removal of the lymph nodes or glands that drain the uterus to assess under the microscope whether or not the cancer has spread). Our long term goal is to use this new photoacoustic (PA) technology to improve detection of occult metastatic disease. Occult disease is defined as tumor which cannot be seen without the use of imaging techniques. and possibly avoid the need of extended operations. All of this could result in better care for patients with endometrial cancer and other gynecologic problems. ;

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Benign Neoplasm of Body of Uterus
• Endometrial Cancer
• Endometrial Neoplasms

• NCT number: NCT01498237
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Washington University School of Medicine
• Status: Withdrawn
• Phase: Phase 0
• Start date: January 2012
• Completion date: December 2012