176 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) is a non-invasive tool that images the neurovascular structures of the eye by using near-infrared light. Previous literature has demonstrated the potential of OCTA as a screening tool in stroke, but its utility in other neurological illness such as intracranial hemorrhage is unclear. Hence, this pilot study will gather preliminary data to support future grant applications to investigate this area more fully by recruiting patients with neurological illness and healthy controls and comparing their OCTA imaging parameters.
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term results of glaucoma stent surgery in men and women 18 or older who have had cataract and microstent surgery in the past 2 years at the Moran Eye Center. The main questions the study aims to answer are: 1. How often are microstents mispositioned? 2. What effect does microstent positioning have on intraocular pressure after surgery? Participants will have a one-time clinic visit for an eye exam and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) . From the eye exam and OCT, Researchers will assess and categorize the position of the microstents and assess the Schlemm's canal dilation. Researchers will review the participants' medical records to acquire 2-year data for the following: 1. Surgeon type and level of experience (resident, fellow, attending ophthalmologist) 2. Proportions of proper gonioscopic placement intraoperatively for each surgeon group 3. Effectiveness of surgery, based on change in intraocular pressure (IOP) from baseline medicated IOP, number of IOP-lowering medications the patient was able to discontinue, and rate of need for additional glaucoma surgery.
The goal of this study is to visualize the deposition of topical 0.3% roflumilast (Zoryve) compared to vehicle using Line-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) in vivo in healthy skin. We hypothesize that the application of topical 0.3% roflumilast (Zoryve) will result in distinct patterns of deposition within the epidermal and dermal layers compared to the vehicle. Specifically, we anticipate observing deeper penetration and more uniform distribution of roflumilast within the skin layers, indicative of enhanced efficacy, as visualized by LC-OCT imaging.
Years before someone experiences the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, a compound called amyloid beta (Aβ) builds up in the brain. Excess Aβ - directly or indirectly - causes many of the symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia. However, recent studies of the FDA-approved drugs lecanemab (Leqembi®) and aducanumab (Aduhelm®) indicate that removing Aβ from the brain doesn't stop Alzheimer's. Clearly, there are other problems that need to be fixed. The investigators are interested in the cause of Aβ buildup. Non-neuronal support cells, called glia, keep neurons healthy by regulating water and nutrient levels for the neurons. They also help clear Aβ away from neurons. Maybe Aβ builds up when glia are unhealthy. Glia are very hard to study in the brain. Luckily, the light-sensing part of the eye - the retina - is an extension of the brain. The investigators study glia in the retina to learn about glia in the brain. To study retinal glia, the investigators take pictures of the retina with optical coherence tomography (OCT). OCT is safe, painless, and is used in many eye clinics to look at the structure of the retina. When the investigators take OCT pictures under a bright light, and compare those to OCT pictures collected in darkness, it gives the investigators information about glial function. In a study published in 2020 ("Optical coherence tomography reveals light-dependent retinal responses in Alzheimer's disease") the investigators showed that this functional OCT measurement was different in people with Alzheimer's dementia, compared to age-matched healthy adults. The goal of this observational study is to compare people at a pre-dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease to people who do not have any signs at all of Alzheimer's disease. By "pre-dementia stage", the investigators mean people who are either cognitively normal, or have mild cognitive impairment, but have had a medical test that shows the chemical beginnings of Alzheimer's disease. Members of the comparison group will also be cognitively normal, or have mild cognitive impairment, but had a medical test that shows utterly no signs of Alzheimer's disease. The main question this study, is whether functional OCT can tell these two groups apart. If so, that would: * Help build the case for glial health being important in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's, which in turn could lead to new treatment strategies, and * Suggest that functional OCT might be used as an early (pre-dementia) screening test for Alzheimer's disease Participants will: * undergo a brief eye exam (the investigators will not dilate pupils for this study) * undergo a paper-and-pencil cognitive test (to help verify "normal" or "mild cognitive impairment" status) * take brief one-page survey to collect demographic information (like age) * permit limited access to pre-existing medical or research records (to verify the presence/absence of the chemical beginnings of Alzheimer's disease) * take several OCT pictures of both eyes, in light and after 2 minutes of darkness (several rounds of images are taken) The expectation is that all study procedures will fit within 2 hours of one day.
To assess if the Alcon Argos Biometer utilizing the Barrett Universal II formula for IOL calculations can give a non-inferior outcome when compared to the Zeiss IOL master 700 utilizing the (PCA) with the Barrett Universal II (TK) formula, when comparing the (mean absolute prediction error of the predicted target spherical equivalencies).
The purpose of this study is to complete performance testing of our custom optical coherence tomography (OCT) device to verify it can deliver retinal images of similar quality to a commercial OCT device.
The purpose of this study is to find out if radiation therapy (RT) guided by the new reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM)/optical coherence tomography (OCT) device is an effective treatment for basal cell carcinoma (BCC). The researchers will also look at the side effects from RT guided by the RCM/OCT device. In addition, will determine the quality of life before and after treatment by having the participant fill out questionnaires.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) image data will be evaluated for image quality and used to test post-processing algorithms to improve detection sensitivity for ophthalmic diseases.
Colorectal cancer arises from the mucosal layer of the colon. Current screening is performed by flexible endoscopy, which involves visual inspection of the mucosal lining of the colon and rectum with an optical camera mounted on the endoscope, with abnormal areas being biopsied. This method is somewhat limited in that there are no readily available surface pattern or morphological classification systems with adequate sensitivity or specificity to evaluate extent of submucosal invasion (deep, superficial, or none). Optical coherence tomography (OCT) using pattern recognition is a high-resolution imaging modality. There is currently an unmet need to predict depth of invasion for colonic tumors to decide on applicability of endoscopic (endoscopic submucosal dissection or endoscopic mucosal resection) vs. surgical therapy. The investigators' hypothesis is that OCT will have a higher diagnostic accuracy for determining depth of submucosal invasion compared to existing modalities. The investigators will first aim to assess the procedural feasibility and safety of using an OCT probe during routine colonoscopy with an early feasibility study. This study will identify appropriate modifications to the device and help with development of subsequent clinical study protocols. The eventual goal is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of OCT imaging for predicting depth of invasion of colonic tumors.
This study sets out to register imaging of small biopsy specimens obtained during bronchoscopy using full-field optical coherence tomography against standard histologic evaluation.
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effects of the 2940 nm Erbium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Er:YAG) laser on treating surgical scar using optical coherence tomography, a medical imaging device.
The aim of the study is to compare the short-term marginal integrity of two preparation techniques for Class I composite restoration using two visual assessment techniques, the FDI World Dental Federation and US Public Health Service assessment criteria. In addition, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) will be used to assess the marginal integrity of the restoration.
OCTOCAB is a prospective, randomized (1:1), single-center trial. The purpose of this study is to determine whether intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) guided saphenous vein grafting in coronary artery bypass surgery will reduce the rate of early vein graft failure (VGF).
The aim of this study is to understand the diagnostic applications for this imaging technology and identify particular disorders to target for future clinical investigations. Images obtained with the Ossiview device will be correlated to other standard of care (SoC) testing including microscopic otoscopy, CT scans, MRIs, audiologic testing results, and surgical and pathology reports.
The proposed study aims to compare (a) volume contrast administered for Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging, (b) length of clear OCT images, and (c) electrocardiographic changes immediately after contrast injection between iso-osmolar and low-osmolar contrast agents. The proposed study is a prospective, single-centered, randomized controlled, study that will compare an iso-osmolar vs. a low-osmolar contrast agent in patients undergoing clinically indicated coronary OCT imaging. Each patient will be randomized to OCT acquisition.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) image data will be evaluated for image quality and used to test post-processing algorithms to improve detection sensitivity for ophthalmic diseases.
The purpose of this research study is to develop a better understanding of vascular stains and to improve the usual laser treatment for vascular stain by using optical coherence tomography (OCT). A total of about 130 people will participate in this study.
Optical coherence tomography guided laser treatment of basal cell carcinoma
The purpose of the study is to identify the presence of residual superficial and nodular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) status-post curettage and desiccation (C\&D) by using optical coherence tomography (OCT).
This study will perform a prospective, longitudinal analysis of clinical and imaging findings from normal controls and subjects with retinal vascular disease to better define the diagnostic imaging criteria that signify change in disease stage. This includes disease progression in early stages of disease or disease regression with appropriate standard-of-care treatment.
The purpose of this study is to assess performance of measurements of anatomical and vascular structures of the eye based on OCT and OCTA scans in normal subjects and eyes with pathology.
Female patients undergoing a breast conserving procedure will be consented for the excised breast tissue to be imaged on an investigational OCT-based device. Additional tissue may be excised to obtain clear/negative margins based on routine standard of care tissue assessment techniques and intraoperative OCT image review.
This is a single-arm, multi-center data collection study designed to collect WF-OCT imaging data of excised breast tissue margins with corresponding margin status from histopathology.
Optical Coherent Tomography Angiography (OCTA)-Directed PDT Triple Therapy for Treatment-Naïve Patients with Exudative Age-related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) versus Standard of Care Anti-VEGF Monotherapy
This single-center clinical study is being conducted over the course of 2 weeks to conduct an exploratory pilot study as a preliminary evaluation of D-OCT's ability to measure skin changes from aging. Assess structural differences between young and aged skin on the face. To identify the structural characteristics of atrophic acne scars relative to normal skin on the face. To explore characteristics of cellulite relative to normal skin on the thigh in young and aged skin.
This trial studies how well ultra-high resolution optical coherence tomography works in detecting micrometer sized early stage pancreatic cancer in participants with pancreatic cancer. Ultra-high resolution optical coherence tomography may help to accurately identify pancreatic cancer in resected pancreatic specimens.
A non inferiority trial to determine the capability of optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging to show vessel morphology in comparison to imaging provided by intravascular ultrasound imaging (IVUS).
BACKGROUD: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is increasingly used to treat unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis. Protected LM PCI is considered standard of care in most centers. OCT allows for precise determination of stent placement, stent expansion and apposition. The pattern of vessel healing can be very precisely studied if immediate post-stent implantation OCT/IVUS data is compared to the 6-month post-PCI interval. While OCT cannot be optimally used for ostial lesion imaging, IVUS can be used to image ostial lesions/stent placement. Optimal and consistent vessel healing is particularly important in LM PCI where stent thrombosis is a potential complication with serious adverse outcome. HYPOTHESIS: Due to the absorption of the polymer of the Boston Scientific Synergy Stent over time, early strut coverage patterns and timeline may be different than previously observed in DES and BMS stents in LM PCI. Late acquired stent malapposition (LASM) is expected to differ from previous observations with traditional DES/BMS. Stent coverage in LM PCI will be studied with OCT or IVUS at six and 12 months and compared to OCT or IVUS at the time of stent implantation. OCT/IVUS data will be analyzed in a core lab (CRF) and correlated with clinical outcomes at 6 and 12 months.
This is a phase IV, single-center, open label, single arm study in which a group of 30 subjects with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis will receive secukinumab therapy. Non-invasive imaging with optical coherence tomography (OCT) will be used to monitor the resolution of psoriatic plaques with treatment in comparison to observed clinical improvements. Early subclinical finding will be used to elucidate drug mechanism of action. Assessment will be based on intrasubject comparisons, and all findings will be compared to patients baseline imaging.
The overall objective is to develop the hardware systems and software algorithms necessary to make accurate measurements of the whole eye with optical coherence tomography (OCT). The research procedure that each subject will undergo is imaging with the OCT system. Three populations will be included: 1. Normals to ensure the imaging range of the system, 2. Patients with previous LASIK who will be undergoing cataract surgery, and 3. Patients with a history of cataract surgery or high myopia. The third group will also undergo MRI imaging for comparison. There are no known risks to the subject from imaging with optical coherence tomography beyond what is normal for standard ocular photographic procedures. Light exposure is below ANSI limits. In groups 2 and 3, clinical parameters drawn from the OCT images will be compared to standard of care imaging.