Light-Based Scanning to Help Diagnose Bile Duct Cancer
Tests a light-based scan during bile duct endoscopy in adults with suspected bile duct cancer.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Raman Spectroscopy in the Diagnosis of Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma - a Pilot Study
Key facts
- Where
- Olomouc, CzechiaSee the site
Where in Czechia
- Peter SlodičkaOlomouc, CzechiaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University Hospital Olomouc
- Trial code
- NCT06964425
- Record updated
- 2 July 2025
- Original description
Diagnosis of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is challenging because the yield of imaging and tissue sampling is limited. Raman spectroscopy is an optical method based on the analysis of scattered monochromatic light. Raman spectroscopy is able to provide a molecular 'fingerprint' of the tissue to determine its type. The aim of this pilot study was to develop a methodology for in vivo Raman spectroscopy in bile ducts to improve the current diagnostic capabilities of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.Read full original descriptionShow less
Raman Spectroscopy in the Diagnosis of Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Diagnosis of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is challenging because the yield of imaging and tissue sampling is limited. Raman spectroscopy is an optical method based on the analysis of scattered monochromatic light. Raman spectroscopy is able to provide a molecular 'fingerprint' of the tissue to determine its type. The aim of this pilot study was to develop a methodology for in vivo Raman spectroscopy in bile ducts to improve the current diagnostic capabilities of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
Inclusion: person older than 18 years, who has known extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and is indicated for ERCP.
Exclusion: disagreement with the study.