Cervical Cancer Detection Using Optical Spectroscopy

Duke University

Summary

The objective of the work described in this protocol is to determine the optical signatures of cervical dysplasia using optical technologies.

Eligibility

Age range: 18+ years
Sex: Female
Healthy volunteers: Yes

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * undergoing colposcopy for the diagnosis of cervical cancer * LEEP for the treatment of cervical cancer in early stages. * Follow-up Pap smear in surveillance Exclusion Criteria: * Women under the age of 18 (minors) will be excluded from this study. * patients will be excluded if she has had a recent episode of bleeding or preterm labor. * Subjects who are not competent to give consent will excluded

Interventions

Device
Optical Spectroscopy Bench-Top System
This device is a bench-top optical spectrometer
Device
Portable Optical Spectrometer
This device is a portable optical spectrometer
Device
Transvaginal colposcope

Location

Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina