Table 1 Summary of clinical experiments.

From: Transcutaneous fluorescence spectroscopy as a tool for non-invasive monitoring of gut function: first clinical experiences

Participant number

Exp. number

Contrast agent(s)

Dose

Oral/IV

Other products consumed

Sensor position

Relevant figures

Additional Information

1

i

Fluorescein

ICG

500 mg

25 mg

IV

N/A

Finger

Arm

Wrist

2

2

i

Fluorescein

500 mg

IV

N/A

Finger

Arm

Wrist

3

i

Fluorescein

500 mg

IV

N/A

Finger

Arm

Wrist

4

i

Fluorescein

2.5 g

Oral

100 ml water

Finger

3A-C

ii

Fluorescein

330 mg

Oral

65 ml water

Finger

S3

Oral absorption experiment (no dye ingested)

iii

Fluorescein

5 mg, then 25 mg

Oral

50 ml water (5 mg in 25 ml, then 25 mg in 25 ml)

Arm

3D

Limit of detection experiment

iv

Fluorescein

ICG

500 mg

250 mg

Oral

130 ml water, 60 g sugar

Arm

S4

S5

v

Fluorescein

500 mg

Oral

100 ml water

Finger

Arm

Wrist

4

Confocal endo-microscopy experiment

vi

Fluorescein

500 mg

Oral

1.5 g paracetamol, milkshake (see Table S1)

Finger

5A

Blood samples collected

5

i

Fluorescein

500 mg

Oral

100 ml water

Arm

ii

Fluorescein

ICG

500 mg

350 mg

Oral

140 ml water, 100 g sugar

Arm

S4

S5

iii

FITC-Dextran

1 g

Oral

100 ml water, 60 g sugar

Finger

6

S5

Urine samples collected

6

i

Fluorescein

500 mg

Oral

100 ml water

Finger

5B

ii

Fluorescein

500 mg

Oral

100 ml water, 60 g sugar

Finger

5B

  1. Exp experiment, IV intravenous.