New device could help surgeons spot brain tumors instantly
NCT ID NCT07254845
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new imaging device called cCeLL that uses a fluorescent dye to help surgeons see brain tumor tissue in real time during surgery. Thirty adults with suspected brain tumors will have their tumor tissue examined both by the device and by standard lab analysis. The goal is to see if the device can diagnose tumors as accurately as the current method, but much faster.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Indocyanine Green (ICG) dye
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a faster, real-time way to identify brain tumor margins during surgery, potentially improving surgical precision.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants. The device may not prove more accurate than current methods, and results may not apply to all tumor types.
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