Early Detection of Polyps and Colon Cancer by Fluorescence Imaging - a Dose-finding Study
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Patients referred for colon inspection (colonoscopy) due to suspicion of colon polyps/cancer
will receive local administration of hexaminolevulinate (HAL) prior to colon inspection. Blue
light illumination will induce red fluorescence of polyps and tumours, improving detection of
the polyps and tumors. Different HAL doses will be tested to find the optimal image
conditions. Tolerability measurements will be performed to ensure patient safety.