Glow-in-the-Dark tool may make parathyroid surgery safer and faster
NCT ID NCT05152927
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called PTeye that uses near-infrared light to help surgeons spot parathyroid glands during surgery for hyperparathyroidism. The goal was to see if it could reduce the number of tissue samples sent to the lab and lower the risk of needing a second surgery. The trial included 79 adults with primary hyperparathyroidism. The device is meant to make surgery more efficient and improve patient outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PTeye (Near Infrared Autofluorescence detection device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could make parathyroid surgery faster, reduce the need for tissue biopsies, and lower the chance of repeat surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 79 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device is a tool to assist surgeons, not a cure, and its benefits may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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