New Light-Based scanner aims to spot inflammation without needles
NCT ID NCT05333978
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new imaging tool called multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) to see if it could safely detect inflammation in people with graft-versus-host disease, Crohn's disease, or colitis. The device uses light and sound to create images of inflamed areas. The trial was terminated early, but it collected safety data from 29 participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MSOT Device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a non-invasive way to detect inflammation in conditions like GVHD, Crohn's, and colitis, potentially reducing the need for biopsies.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 29 participants, so results are limited. The device is experimental and not yet proven to be effective for diagnosis.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73014, United States
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