Blue dye may boost radiation against tough head and neck tumors

NCT ID NCT07435415

First seen Mar 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether injecting methylene blue directly into tumors can make radiation more effective for head and neck cancer that has returned and is resistant to prior radiation. Ten adults with this condition will receive weekly tumor injections of methylene blue or a placebo alongside six weeks of radiation. The main goals are to check safety and see if the combination improves outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • China medical university hospital

    Taichung, Taiwan, 404, Taiwan

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