Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons find hidden cancers
NCT ID NCT02584244
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a special dye and imaging system to help surgeons see colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal, and stomach cancers during surgery. About 66 adults scheduled for cancer surgery will receive the dye, and the imaging system will check if it lights up cancer tissue. The goal is to see if this tool is safe and can help remove all cancer.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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