Glow stick for cancer: new dye helps surgeons spot hidden tumors
NCT ID NCT05576974
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a dye called pegsitacianine that makes cancer cells glow during surgery. It is for 120 adults with head and neck cancer, including those with an unknown primary tumor. The goal is to see if the dye helps surgeons find and remove all cancer tissue safely.
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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