Green dye may make gallbladder surgery safer

NCT ID NCT04103762

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a green dye injected into the blood can help surgeons see bile ducts better during gallbladder removal for acute cholecystitis, compared to the standard contrast dye. 156 adults with mild to moderate gallbladder inflammation took part. The goal was to see if the green dye could reduce the risk of bile duct injury and shorten surgery time.

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 dye
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make gallbladder surgery safer by reducing the risk of bile duct injury and shortening operation time.
What could go wrong: This is a completed, moderate-sized study, but the dye may not always provide clear images, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute cholecystitis Lithiasis urolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHOLANGIOPATHY CHOLECYSTITIS, ACUTE LITHIASIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Amiens

Amiens, 80480, France

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