Creating a wearable device to help surgeons identify brain tumors during surgery
Development of a Wearable Fluorescence Imaging Device for IntraoperativeIdentification of Brain Tumors
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · BIOPTICSTECHNOLOGY, LLC · NIH-10697009
This study is testing a new, affordable device called FLoupe™ that helps surgeons see brain tumors more clearly during surgery, making it easier to remove cancerous tissue and improve patient outcomes.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BIOPTICSTECHNOLOGY, LLC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10697009 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a low-cost wearable fluorescence imaging device, known as FLoupe™, that can be used during brain surgeries to enhance the identification of malignant gliomas. By integrating this device with traditional surgical eye loupes, surgeons can visualize cancerous tissues in real-time, potentially improving surgical outcomes. The device aims to overcome the limitations of existing imaging systems, which are often expensive and cumbersome. Initial tests have shown promising results in identifying tumors during surgeries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with malignant gliomas who are scheduled for surgical resection.
Not a fit: Patients with non-malignant brain tumors or those not undergoing surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the accuracy of brain tumor surgeries, leading to better patient outcomes and higher survival rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that fluorescence imaging can enhance tumor detection during surgeries, indicating a promising avenue for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES
- BIOPTICSTECHNOLOGY, LLC — LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YU, GUOQIANG — BIOPTICSTECHNOLOGY, LLC
- Study coordinator: YU, GUOQIANG
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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