Glow-in-the-Dark dye tested for safer brain tumor surgery in kids
NCT ID NCT04738162
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a dye called 5-ALA is safe to use in children and teens with brain tumors. The dye makes tumor tissue glow during surgery, helping surgeons remove more of it. 78 participants were given the dye before their operation, and researchers tracked any serious side effects. The goal was to see if this technique could improve surgery safety and accuracy for young patients.
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Locations
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Neurochirurgische Klinik der Universität München (LMU)
München, 81377, Germany
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Prinses Máxima Centrum voor kinderoncologie BV
Utrecht, 3584, Netherlands
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University Hospital Münster, Klinik für Neurochirurgie
Münster, 48149, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Augsburg, Klinik für Neurochirurgie
Augsburg, 86146, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Essen, Klinik für Neurochirurgie
Essen, 45147, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Klinik für Neurochirurgie
Tübingen, 72076, Germany
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Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie
Mainz, 55131, Germany
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