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    1. Vascular Response of Orsiro vs. Xience Drug-Eluting Stents for Treating Coronary Bifurcation Lesions

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      Vascular Response of Orsiro vs. Xience Drug-Eluting Stents for Treating Coronary Bifurcation Lesions

      This study aims to compare vessel response and clinical outcomes of a biodegradable-polymer, ultra-thin strut, drug-eluting stent (Orsiro, Biotronik) and a durable-polymer, thin-strut, drug-eluting stent (Xience, Abbott) for the treatment of coronary bifurcation lesions with two-stent double-kissing crush technique. How the differences in stent platforms affect vessel healing process will be examined by optical coherence tomography.

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    2. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and in Fluorescein Angiography in Diabetic Retinopathy

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      Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and in Fluorescein Angiography in Diabetic Retinopathy

      Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of decreased vision in working age people. Patients with DR can develop macular edema and proliferative retinopathy which are major causes of visual impairment [1]. The potential of OCTA regarding diagnosis and follow up of DR has been shown in previous studies [2-4]. At present fluorescein angiography (FA) represents the gold standard in the diagnosis and staging of DR [5]. With FA vascular lesions like micro aneurysms (MAs), the size of areas of non-perfusion and of the foveal avascular zone (FAZ) and retinal neovascularisations can be reliably identified [6]. Al-though the capabilities of ...

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    3. Endoscopic Optical Coherence Tomography for Screening and Diagnosis of Colorectal Precancerous and Malignant Polyps

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      Endoscopic Optical Coherence Tomography for Screening and Diagnosis of Colorectal Precancerous and Malignant Polyps

      Colorectal cancer arises from the mucosal layer of the colon. Current screening is performed by flexible endoscopy, which involves visual inspection of the mucosal lining of the colon and rectum with an optical camera mounted on the endoscope, with abnormal areas being biopsied. This method is somewhat limited in that there are no readily available surface pattern or morphological classification systems with adequate sensitivity or specificity to evaluate extent of submucosal invasion (deep, superficial, or none). Optical coherence tomography (OCT) using pattern recognition is a high-resolution imaging modality. There is currently an unmet need to predict depth of invasion for ...

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      Mentions: Washington University in St. Louis

    4. Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FFOCT) for Evaluation of Bronchoscopic Small Biopsy Specimens

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      Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FFOCT) for Evaluation of Bronchoscopic Small Biopsy Specimens

      This study sets out to register imaging of small biopsy specimens obtained during bronchoscopy using full-field optical coherence tomography against standard histologic evaluation. Small biopsy specimens obtained through bronchoscopy are commonly employed for the diagnosis and staging of thoracic malignancies. Diagnostic yield is dependent on tissue quality and quantity in specimens obtained through bronchoscopy, and it is thus important to ensure adequate sampling. Rapid on-site cytology (ROSE) is a method used by having a cytotechnologist at the bedside to prepare and analyze specimens to improve the quality of tissue acquisition during bronchoscopy. Although effective, ROSE expertise is not always available ...

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      Mentions: Johns Hopkins University

    6. Assessment of Corneal Stiffness in Keratoconus After Crosslinking by Corvis ST and OCT.

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      Assessment of Corneal Stiffness in Keratoconus After Crosslinking by Corvis ST and OCT.

      Background and Rationale: Keratoconus is a progressive corneal degeneration resulting from noninflammatory thinning of the corneal stroma. Visual impairment typically commences in adolescence and progresses thereafter. Further increase in myopia, irregular astigmatism, and subepithelial scarring leads to visual impairment. Treatment modalities are based on refractive correction with spectacles or contact lenses to correct astigmatism and restore visual acuity. Such modalities do not stop ectatic progression and further visual deterioration, which ultimately necessitates corneal transplantation in 10% to 20% of patients. Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) has emerged as a promising techniq;ue to slow or halt the progression of keratoconus. CXL ...

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    7. In Vivo Assessment of the Tooth-Resin Composite Interface Using Optical Coherence Tomography

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      In Vivo Assessment of the Tooth-Resin Composite Interface Using Optical Coherence Tomography

      A recent review on clinical studies published on the performance of posterior composite restorations that were recalled at least up to 24-months reported that the overall failure rates for studies conducted between 2006-2016 was 13.13% and the two main reasons for failure in these two decades remained the same, i.e. secondary caries (25.68% - 29.47%) and composite fracture (28.84% - 39.07%). In in vitro studies, secondary caries has been attributed to interfacial gap or marginal defect both of which are consequences of polymerization contraction stresses. However, to date no clinical study has been able to directly ...

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      Mentions: University of Minnesota

    8. Analysis of FAZ in Diabetic Retinopathy Using OCT Angiography

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      Analysis of FAZ in Diabetic Retinopathy Using OCT Angiography

      OCTA is superior to other retinal imaging techniques like fluorescein angiography(FA) as it does not require dye injection, Intravenous dye injection is time consuming and can have adverse side effects. Furthermore, the edges of the capillaries can become blurred due to dye leakage and imaging of the retina can only be 2D when using FA. OCTA provides both structural and functional (i.e. blood flow) information in tandem. The "corresponding" OCT b-scans can be co-registered with the simultaneous OCT angiograms so the operator is able to scroll through the OCT angiogram like a cube scan. As a result, the ...

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    9. Study on Precision Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Macular Edema Guided by Real-time OCT During Operation

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      Study on Precision Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Macular Edema Guided by Real-time OCT During Operation

      Select Proliferative Proliferative diabetic retinopathy(PDR) patients who are planning to undergo vitrectomy for informed notification. After obtaining informed consent, vitrectomy will be performed. After hemorrhage is removed, the macular shape can be obtained through intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT) real-time scanning. If the central Macular Thickness (CMT) of the patient is ≥250μm, random Enter the Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) treatment group, the internal limiting membrane stripping group and the glucocorticoid treatment group for treatment, and compare the patients' visual acuity (1 day, 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months) and The thickness of the center of ...

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    10. Laser Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma Under Imaging Guidance

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      Laser Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma Under Imaging Guidance

      This pilot study will examine the treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) with laser technology under the guidance of imaging modalities to assist with surgical excision, including optical coherence tomography imaging (OCT) and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM). The laser modality that we plan to use is the long-pulse Nd:YAG 1064nm laser, which is a nonablative laser already shown to effectively treat BCC. The addition of OCT and RCM has the opportunity to enhance outcomes by better targeting the treatment and permitting more precise monitoring of clearance. OCT is being used to enhance the effectiveness of Mohs Micrographic Surgery of ...

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    13. Optical Coherence Tomography of the Saphenous Vein Graft

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      Optical Coherence Tomography of the Saphenous Vein Graft

      OPTOCAB is a prospective, randomized (1:1), single-center trial. The purpose of this study is to determine whether intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) guided saphenous vein grafting in coronary artery bypass surgery will reduce the rate of early vein graft failure (VGF). Within the first year of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, the saphenous vein grafts have a failure rate of 10 to 25%. Visual inspection of the vein graft conduit is the current standard in determining the quality of the vein segment. However, there may be intraluminal abnormalities that are undetectable via a visual inspection. OCT examination, using ...

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    14. Ganglion Cell Thickness in Enuresis Nocturna

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      Ganglion Cell Thickness in Enuresis Nocturna

      The precise role of the intrinsic circadian regulatory mechanism behind the pathogenesis of enuresis is not fully understood, but in theory, circadian rhythm irregularity may be the primary pathogenic mechanism not only for urinary outflow mechanisms but also for nocturnal bladder function. The proximity between SCN centers that control AVP release, sleep/arousal, voiding, and baroreregulation may provide the basis for circadian rhythm disturbance in one or more of these biological functions. Ganglion cells containing melanopsin pigment in the retina transmit the information they receive from the outside world about the light-dark state to the SCN via the retinohypothalamic pathway ...

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    15. Imaging and Physiologic Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease

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      Imaging and Physiologic Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease

      The traditional standard method for evaluating coronary artery disease (CAD) is invasive coronary angiography (ICA). ICA enables the assessment of anatomic severity of the epicardial artery and the severity of diameter stenosis can be closely associated with myocardial ischemia. However, there remains concern that anatomical severity is not always identical with functional significance. Actually, even the patients showed positive non-invasive tests including treadmill test, stress echocardiography, coronary computed tomography angiography, or nuclear imaging, less than half of the patients showed significant stenosis on ICA. Therefore, the investigators need further investigation to overcome the limitations of ICA. In this regard, intravascular ...

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    18. Deep Learning for Fluorescein Angiography and Optical Coherence Tomography Macular Thickness Map Image Translation

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      Deep Learning for Fluorescein Angiography and Optical Coherence Tomography Macular Thickness Map Image Translation

      Diabetic macular edema (DME) is one of the leading causes of visual impairment in patients with diabetes. Fluorescein angiography (FA) plays an important role in diabetic retinopathy (DR) staging and evaluation of retinal vasculature. However, FA is an invasive technique and does not permit the precise visualization of the retinal vasculature. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive technique that has become popular in diagnosing and monitoring DR and its laser, medical, and surgical treatment. It provides a quantitative assessment of retinal thickness and location of edema in the macula. Automated OCT retinal thickness maps are routinely used in monitoring ...

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    19. Correlation Between Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and Photopic Negative Response in Patients With Glaucoma

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      Correlation Between Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and Photopic Negative Response in Patients With Glaucoma

      Open angle glaucoma (OAG) is considered a common cause of irreversible vision loss worldwide. It is an optic neuropathy associated with progressive loss and degeneration of the retinal ganglion cell layer (RGC) and its axons (retinal nerve fiber layer; RNFL), which lead to neuroretinal rim excavation and corresponding visual field defects.

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    21. Influence of Capsular Tension Ring on IOL-capsular Complex After Cataract Surgery in Patients With High Myopia: a Clinical Observation Based on SS-OCT

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      Influence of Capsular Tension Ring on IOL-capsular Complex After Cataract Surgery in Patients With High Myopia: a Clinical Observation Based on SS-OCT

      The IOL-capsular complex is formed after cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.Early postoperative mechanical wrapping of the anterior and posterior capsules plays a significant role in preventing IOL decentration and tilt, as well as formation of the IOL-capsular complex which reduces the incidence of posterior cataract opacity. Capsular tension rings were first introduced in the early 1990s for loosening and tightening the lens bag and maintaining the equatorial contour of the bag after cataract surgery.Today, capsular tension rings of many different designs are in use.The capsular tension rings can be used in eyes with fragile and ...

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    22. Optical Coherence Tomography of the Middle Ear Using Ossiview

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      Optical Coherence Tomography of the Middle Ear Using Ossiview

      The aim of this study is to understand the diagnostic applications for this imaging technology and identify particular disorders to target for future clinical investigations. Images obtained with the Ossiview device will be correlated to other standard of care (SoC) testing including microscopic otoscopy, CT scans, MRIs, audiologic testing results, and surgical and pathology reports.

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      Mentions: Audioptics Medical

    23. Comparison of Strategies for the Treatment of Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions-2 Trial

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      Comparison of Strategies for the Treatment of Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions-2 Trial

      The objective of this prospective, multicenter, randomized, open-label trial is to investigate stent expansion as assessed by optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging following a strategy of super high-pressure balloon (OPN NC) versus intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) for drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation in severely calcified coronary lesions.

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    24. Applicability of a Cellular Resolution Full-field OCT Image System for Pigmented and Non-pigmented Skin Tumors

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      Applicability of a Cellular Resolution Full-field OCT Image System for Pigmented and Non-pigmented Skin Tumors

      The incidence of skin cancer has been continuously increasing over the past decades und the number of non melanoma skin cancer is well as melanoma is still going to increase. Invasive biopsy and histological examination represents the gold standard in diagnosis of benign and malignant skin tumors. However, novel technologies such as reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) have been introduced in dermatology. Multiple studies have shown the applicability of both technologies for diagnosis of skin tumors as well as other skin diseases and to increase the specificity of diagnosis resulting in the reduction of unnecessary biopsies ...

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