Blue dye could prevent wound problems after groin surgery
NCT ID NCT07499206
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a simple method to reduce wound complications after groin vascular surgery. Surgeons will inject a blue dye into the skin around the surgical wound to make any lymphatic leaks visible, then repair them immediately. The study will enroll 60 adults and track whether this approach lowers rates of lymphocele, lymphatic fistula, and infection. If promising, the data will support a larger trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Patent Blue V dye injected into the skin to highlight lymphatic leaks during surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this simple dye method could become standard practice to prevent wound complications after groin vascular surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (60 people) with no control group, so results may not prove effectiveness. The dye may not detect all injuries, and treating leaks may not reduce complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Basel
Basel, 4031, Switzerland
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