Glow-in-the-Dark dye helps surgeons find hidden cancer spots
NCT ID NCT03834272
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new imaging system that uses a fluorescent dye to help surgeons see cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) during surgery. 18 adults with stomach, ovarian, or mesothelioma cancers that had spread to the abdomen were injected with the dye before surgery. A special camera then looked for glowing spots, which were checked against lab results to see if the system could accurately find cancer.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- LUM015 (a fluorescent dye injected before surgery)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging tool could help surgeons see tiny cancer spots in the abdomen that are hard to find with the naked eye, potentially leading to more complete removal of cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The dye and imaging system may not reliably detect all cancer spots, and there could be side effects from the dye.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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