Indocyanine Green Fluorescent Molecular Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified April 2012 by Massachusetts General Hospital
Sponsor:
Collaborators:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01112514
First received: April 27, 2010
Last updated: April 25, 2012
Last verified: April 2012
  Purpose

Standard white light endoscopy involves the passage of a thin, flexible camera into the colon from the anus. Although standard white light endoscopy can detect most polyps and precancerous areas in the gastrointestinal tract and colon, many studies have shown that even the most experienced doctors, under optimal conditions, can miss up to 15-25% of precancerous areas. Thus, there remains a clear need to develop new methods of improving standard white light endoscopy. We are investigating whether indocyanine green (ICG) can serve to highlight areas which are precancerous when the colon is visualized with a special cameral which shines fluorescent light. Information from other studies suggests that this ICG agent may help to visualize blood vessels flowing to precancerous areas in the colon. We are looking at the ability of ICG, in combination with an endoscope which shines fluorescent light, to visualize precancerous areas in the colon.


Condition Intervention
High Risk Polyposis Syndrome
Distal Colonic Lesions
Colorectal Polyps
Drug: indocyanine green

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Official Title: A Pilot Study of Indocyanine Green Fluorescent Molecular Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract

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Further study details as provided by Massachusetts General Hospital:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Detect a significantly greater number of neoplastic lesions [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    We hypothesize that the addition of fluorescent imaging agents with NIR imaging to conventional white light endoscopy will detect significantly greater number of pathologically-confirmed neoplastic lesions


Estimated Enrollment: 15
Study Start Date: February 2010
Estimated Study Completion Date: August 2012
Estimated Primary Completion Date: August 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Intervention Details:
    Drug: indocyanine green
    Administered intravenously during endoscopic NIR imaging
    Other Names:
    • ICG
    • IC-Green
Detailed Description:
  • Participants will be scheduled for their regular lower endoscopy. On the day of the procedure, participants will come to the endoscopy unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. After arriving, participants will receive an intravenous line and meet with the research doctor to go over the procedure. The participant will then be transferred to the endoscopy procedure room and be administered sedatives until they are comfortable to proceed with the procedure.
  • The research doctor will pass the flexible study sigmoidoscope into the lower part of the rectum. At this time, a dose of the ICG contrast agent will be administered through the intravenous line. Any areas that are suspicious will be photographed using the camera in the scope. We will also biopsy/remove any suspicious areas and send it to the pathologist as we normally do during endoscopy.
  • Over the course of the study procedure, small doses of ICG will be administered to help find any precancerous areas. Altogether, the study exam should not take more than 10 to 15 minutes.
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants will include patients with high risk polyposis syndromes with planned routine endoscopic surveillance for neoplasia or patients with planned endoscopic evaluation of distal colonic lesions suspicious for colorectal polyps or cancer detected on abdominal imaging
  • Fit for conscious sedation or monitored anesthesia care for colonoscopy-American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class I or II
  • 18 years of age or older
  • ECOG Performance status 0-2
  • Negative HCG test for women of child-bearing age. Women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants with AsA class III, IV, V
  • Documented allergy to iodine, iodine-containing compounds of ICG
  • Documented allergy to sulfur containing compounds
  • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to ICG
  • History of adverse reactions to endoscopy or sedatives for endoscopy
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding women
  • Participants who are unable to discontinue warfarin anticoagulation 5 days before the procedure
  • Participants taking phenobarbital, phenylbutazone, primidone, phenytoin, haloperidol, nitrofurantoin, probenecid
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01112514

Contacts
Contact: Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH 617-724-1493 achan@partners.org

Locations
United States, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital Recruiting
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02214
Principal Investigator: Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH            
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Recruiting
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
Principal Investigator: Sapna Syngal, MD, MPH            
Sponsors and Collaborators
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH Massachusetts General Hospital
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH, Study Principal Investigator, Massachusetts General Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01112514     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 09-398
Study First Received: April 27, 2010
Last Updated: April 25, 2012
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by Massachusetts General Hospital:
ICG
indocyanine green

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Colonic Polyps
Intestinal Polyps
Polyps
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical

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