Dynamic in vivo size & shape measurement of the human upper airway using endoscopic long-range optical coherence tomogra [ 2004 - 2005 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Peter Eastwood (Principal investigator) ,  Prof David Hillman ,  Prof David Sampson

Brief description This project will fund the construction of a clinically deployable prototype device to measure changes in upper airway size and shape in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. We have recently developed and validated a technique based on endoscopic optical coherence tomography (OCT). Preliminary in vivo studies have been performed in the human upper airway and the results published. To our knowledge, this is the only such system world-wide capable of making these important measurements. The technique has wide commercially applicability as it can be used to measure the internal dimensions of any hollow organ system.

Funding Amount $AUD 184,250.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Development Grants

Notes Development Grant