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Coherence Imaging of the Cervical Epithelium With Scanning a/LCI
NCT03502798 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to develop a low coherence interferometry (LCI) endoscopic probe that can examine the cervix for evidence of cervical dysplasia. The device will make optical measurements of the cervix to determine: 1. the difference between two different types of cervical cells: ectocervical cells and endocervical cells. Cervical dysplasia is most likely to occur at the junction between these two types of cells. 2. features of individual cervical cells that indicate whether the cell is normal or abnormal (cervical dysplasia).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE scanning a/LCI
Study Locations (2)
New York
- Jacobi Medical Center — The Bronx
North Carolina
- Duke University Medical Center — Durham
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-11-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-02-14 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03502798
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03502798 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 45 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Duke University, which has 1,129 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Cervical Dysplasia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which scanning a/LCI is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03502798 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include New York, North Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03502798 about?
NCT03502798 is a clinical study titled "Coherence Imaging of the Cervical Epithelium With Scanning a/LCI". The purpose of this study is to develop a low coherence interferometry (LCI) endoscopic probe that can examine the cervix for evidence of cervical dysplasia. The device will make optical measurements of the cervix to determine: 1. the difference between two different types of cervical cells: ectoce...
What is the current status of trial NCT03502798?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 45 participants. The study started on 2018-11-08. Estimated completion is 2020-02-14.
What conditions does trial NCT03502798 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cervical Dysplasia. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03502798?
The interventions under investigation include: scanning a/LCI (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03502798?
This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,129 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03502798 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across New York, North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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