Optoacoustic Detection of Inflammation Using Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and potential of a new experimental imaging instrument called multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) to detect inflammation in patients with chronic graft versus host disease of the skin or GI tract, Crohn's disease, or Colitis disease.
• Patients documented clinical/pathologic 1) acute or chronic colon or skin GVHD, 2) Crohn's disease, or 3) colitis
• Have acceptable hematologic status \[total hemoglobin (tHb) ≥ 7.0 mg/dL\]
• Patients ≥ 18 yrs of age
• Willing to comply with study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
• Patient has ability to understand and the willingness to provide a signed and dated IRB-approved informed consent document.