Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden oral cancer cells

NCT ID NCT05316688

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intraepithelial neoplasia lip and oral cavity carcinoma lip and oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma Mouth Neoplasms oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

    Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States