Use of non-invasive optical analysis in neurosurgery - A pilot study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Use of non-invasive optical analysis in neurosurgery - Investigating the role of multispectral, hyperspectral imaging, and fluorescence technology during neuro-oncology surgery
IRAS ID
258210
Contact name
Becky Ward
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Imperial College of London
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
3 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
The present study aims to investigate the potential application of multispectral analysis, hyperspectral imaging, and fluorescence during neuro-oncological procedures, specifically during brain tumour debulking / resection. These optics techniques are entirely non-invasive and consist in camera with a filter to be linked to the standard microsurgical and endoscopic instruments used in theatre. The research procedure consists of images acquisition and data processing, with virtually no additional invasive procedures to be performed on patients.
REC name
South Central - Berkshire B Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/SC/0583
Date of REC Opinion
4 Feb 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion