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Glow-in-the-dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancer during head and neck surgery

NCT ID NCT07149207

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a dye called ICG can help surgeons see tumor tissue more clearly during head and neck cancer surgery. About 30 adults with squamous cell carcinoma who are at risk of recurrence will receive the dye before surgery, and doctors will use a special camera to look for glowing tissue. The goal is to improve how well surgeons can tell cancer from healthy tissue, which may lead to more complete tumor removal. Participation lasts about 6 weeks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Head and Neck Neoplasms head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Margins of Excision neoplasm 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.

MARGIN ASSESSMENT SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA HEAD AND NECK CANCER (HNSCC)

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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