Glowing dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancers during surgery
NCT ID NCT07124351
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a dye called pafolacianine (CYTALUX™) can make cancer cells glow under near-infrared light during surgery. Fifteen adults with gastric, esophageal, or appendiceal cancer will receive the dye before standard surgery. Surgeons will use a special camera to look for glowing tumors that might otherwise be missed.
What this could mean
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Active substance
pafolacianine (CYTALUX™)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons find and remove more cancer during surgery, potentially improving outcomes for people with these gastrointestinal cancers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The dye may not reliably highlight all cancer tissue.
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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