Blue dye could help surgeons spot blocked ureters during operations

NCT ID NCT06085183

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a blue dye called Bludigo to help surgeons see if the tubes from the kidneys to the bladder (ureters) are open during surgery. About 48 adults with different levels of kidney function will receive either the dye or a saltwater placebo. The goal is to see if the dye makes the urine flow easier to see, especially in patients with kidney problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Indigotindisulfonate sodium (Bludigo)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could give surgeons a reliable way to check if the ureters are open during surgery, even in patients with kidney problems.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The dye may not work as well in people with severe kidney impairment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Albany Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Albany, New York, 12008, United States

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