Glow-in-the-Dark poop test could spot rare infant liver disease

NCT ID NCT07513038

First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tests whether a safe fluorescent dye, called indocyanine green (ICG), can help diagnose biliary atresia in infants under 3 months old. The dye is injected and normally appears in the stool if the bile ducts are open. If no glow is seen in the stool, it may indicate a blockage. The goal is to provide a simpler, non-invasive way to detect this rare liver disease early.

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Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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