High Resolution Micro OCT Imaging

Description

The purpose of this study is to learn about using the imaging to make images of the lungs and nose with the long-term goal of the research leading to potential treatments and new therapies for patients with cystic fibrosis.

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis, COPD, PCD - Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Covid19, Sinusitis

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Study overview

The purpose of this study is to learn about using the imaging to make images of the lungs and nose with the long-term goal of the research leading to potential treatments and new therapies for patients with cystic fibrosis.

Imaging of Human Epithelial Airway Using a High Resolution Micro OCT Catheter (Functional Anatomic Imaging of CF Patients With Early Lung Disease Using Micro OCT)

High Resolution Micro OCT Imaging

Condition
Cystic Fibrosis
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patients diagnosed with CF or healthy normal controls with no respiratory disease
  • * Patients must be over the age of 14
  • * Patient must be able to give informed consent
  • * Patients with recent respiratory infection requiring antibiotics or corticosteroids in the last 4 weeks (excluding routine perioperative antibiotics)
  • * Patients with major sinus surgery that will alter the nasal anatomy and preclude imaging of the nares
  • * Any condition that in the opinion of the investigator will alter the safety of pilot testing in the operating room
  • * Female subjects who are pregnant

Ages Eligible for Study

14 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Alabama at Birmingham,

Steven M Rowe, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Record Dates

2024-12-31