Blue dye could boost radiation for tough head and neck cancers

NCT ID NCT07435415

First seen Mar 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This early-stage study tests whether injecting methylene blue directly into tumors can make radiation work better for people with head and neck cancer that has returned after previous treatment. Ten participants will receive weekly tumor injections of methylene blue or a placebo along with six weeks of radiation. The main goals are to check safety and see if the combination helps control the cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • China medical university hospital

    Taichung, Taiwan, 404, Taiwan

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