Glowing dye helps surgeons avoid nerve damage in head and neck operations

NCT ID NCT05377554

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested a dye called bevonescein that makes nerves glow under special light during surgery. 154 people having head and neck surgery received the dye to help surgeons see nerves more clearly. The goal was to see if this could help protect nerves and improve surgical outcomes.

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Locations

  • Alume Biosciences

    La Jolla, California, 92097, United States

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