Glowing dye tested to light up Kids' brain tumors for surgeons

NCT ID NCT06907485

Summary

This study is testing whether a special dye called Gleolan can help surgeons see brain tumors more clearly during surgery in children. The dye is taken by mouth before surgery and may cause the tumor to glow under a special blue light. The main goal is to see if using this dye is practical and effective for helping guide surgery in pediatric patients.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • MidWest Children's Brain Tumor Center, Advocate Children's Hospital Park Ridge

    Chicago, Illinois, 60068, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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