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Near Infrared Transillumination of the Paranasal Sinuses

This study is enrolling participants by invitation only.
Information provided by University of California, Irvine

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Descriptive Information Fields
Brief Title  Near Infrared Transillumination of the Paranasal Sinuses
Official Title  Near Infrared Transillumination of the Paranasal Sinuses
Brief 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.

Sinusitis is among the most common conditions leading to consultation with primary care physicians. Sinusitis is an infection of the air-spaced in the face that surround the nasal cavity. It usually complicates a cold or upper respiratory infection.The economic impact on of this disorder is immense with approximately 31 million Americans seeking treatment each year. Presently, X-rays and CT scans are used to diagnose sinusitis. In contrast, the optical tool is low cost, safe, and can be performed in the doctor's office. The optical tool is intended to provide an alternative to X-ray and CT scans.

Detailed 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.

Study Phase
Study Type  Observational
Study Design  Case-Only, Prospective
Primary Outcome Measure 
Secondary Outcome Measure 
Condition  Sinusitis
Intervention 
MEDLINE PMIDs
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Recruitment Information Fields
Recruitment Status  Enrolling by invitation
Enrollment  100
Start Date  May 2003
Completion Date July 2012
Eligibility Criteria 

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
Gender Both
Ages 15 Years to 75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers Yes
Contacts ††
Location Countries  United States
Administrative Information Fields
NCT ID  NCT00543998
Organization ID RR-01192
Secondary IDs †† P41-RR01192;NIH-LAMMP
Study Sponsor  University of California, Irvine
Collaborators †† Beckman Laser Institute Medical Clinic
Otolaryngology Medical Clinic,University of California, Irvine
Investigators 
Principal Investigator:     Brian JF Wong, M.D.,Ph.D     Beckman Laser Institute Medical Clinic    
Information Provided By University of California, Irvine
Verification Date July 2008
First Received Date  October 12, 2007
Last Updated Date July 25, 2008

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