New dye formula could make emergency gallbladder surgery safer

NCT ID NCT07551388

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

Summary

This study tested a personalized dose of a dye called indocyanine green (ICG) to help surgeons see bile ducts more clearly during emergency gallbladder removal. 21 patients with acute cholecystitis received a dye dose calculated from their MRI scans. The goal was to improve surgical safety by reducing the risk of bile duct injury.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Indocyanine green (ICG) dye

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a safer, clearer way for surgeons to see bile ducts during emergency gallbladder removal, reducing the risk of injury.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The dye may still not provide clear images in some cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute cholecystitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China