Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden oral cancer cells
NCT ID NCT05316688
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a dye called tozuleristide that makes oral cancer cells glow under special light during surgery. The goal was to help surgeons see and remove all cancer while sparing healthy tissue. The trial included 8 adults with oral cavity cancer or high-grade dysplasia. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
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Conditions
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Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
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