Dynamic Light Scattering Ocular Measurement in the Detection of Dementia
MD Stem Cells
Summary
This is a human clinical study making a noninvasive measurement from a patient's eye to determine whether there is a quantitative difference in measurements between patients with and without the diagnosis of dementia.
Description
1. Type of Research This is a human clinical study making a noninvasive measurement from a patient's eye to determine whether there is a quantitative difference in measurements between patients with and without the diagnosis of dementia. This research is not federally funded nor subject to federal oversight. 2. Purpose and Objective of the Study The purpose of the study is to determine whether dynamic light scattering spectroscopy, also known as laser light scattering spectroscopy, or photon correlation spectroscopy, a noninvasive quantitative technique, has utility in the diagnosi…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
1. All patients must be capable of an adequate ophthalmic evaluation and testing. This includes the ability to cooperate with the exam, sufficiently clear media (cornea, lens, vitreous) and sufficient pupillary dilation. 2. Patients must be capable of providing informed consent. 3. Patients who are not medically stable or who may be at significant risk to their health will not be eligible. 4. Women of child bearing age must not be pregnant at the time of examination.
Location
- 3T RadiologyCoconut Creek, Florida