Can a glowing dye reveal a Woman's fertility after ovarian cyst surgery?
NCT ID NCT04355312
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a green dye, injected during keyhole surgery to remove benign ovarian cysts, can show how well the ovary is still getting blood flow. The idea is that better blood flow might mean the ovary is healthier and more likely to support a future pregnancy. Women under 42 who want to conceive soon and are having a cyst removed will be enrolled. The dye's glow is compared with standard tests of ovarian reserve over the next year to see if it could be a quick, reliable indicator of fertility potential.
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 injected during laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy to assess blood flow to the ovary
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give women a quick, real-time read on their ovarian health after cyst removal, helping them make faster decisions about fertility treatment or egg freezing.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, so the dye's ability to predict fertility is unproven. The dye may not reliably reflect ovarian reserve, and there are rare risks of allergic reactions to the dye.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France
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