Dye test may reveal hidden blood flow after filler mishaps

NCT ID NCT07581652

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

Summary

This study looked at whether indocyanine green angiography (ICGA), a dye-based imaging test, can help doctors assess blood flow in the face after a rare but serious complication from hyaluronic acid filler injections. Researchers reviewed medical records and images from 19 patients who had already received treatment for a blocked artery. The goal was to see if ICGA could provide real-time information on tissue perfusion and help predict recovery.

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 angiography (ICGA)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that ICGA is a useful tool for doctors to quickly see how well blood flow is returning after treatment for a blocked artery from filler injections.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, retrospective study (19 people) that only looks back at existing data. It cannot prove that ICGA improves patient outcomes, only that it might be helpful for assessment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arterial occlusion

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100144, China