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Glow-in-the-Dark dye may help surgeons find hidden cancer spots

NCT ID NCT06511037

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, Irvine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether a special dye called pafolacianine (CYTALUX™) can make cancer cells glow during surgery for gastrointestinal cancer that has spread in the abdomen. About 10 adults will receive the dye before surgery, and surgeons will check if glowing areas match actual cancer. The goal is to see if this technique helps remove more cancer safely.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients 18 years of age and older * Have a primary diagnosis of primary gastrointestinal cancer (of adenocarcinoma), planned for cytoreductive surgery * Female patients must have a negative serum pregnancy test at screening, followed by a negative urine pregnancy test on the day of scheduled study drug infusion, or day of surgery * Female patients of childbearing potential, or less than two (2) years postmenopausal, agree to use an acceptable form of contraception from time of signing informed consent until 30 days after study completion * Ability to understand the requirements of the study, provide written informed consent for participation in the study and authorization of use and disclosure of protected health information, and agree to abide by study restrictions Exclusion Criteria: * Previous exposure to CYTALUX™ (PAFOLACIANINE) * Patients with known gastrointestinal cancer with carcinomatosis determined pre-operatively to be inoperable * Any medical condition that in the opinion of the investigators could potential jeopardize the safety of the patient * History of anaphylactic reaction * History of allergy to any components of CYTALUX™ (PAFOLACIANINE), including folic acid * Pregnancy, or positive pregnancy test * Clinically significant abnormalities on ECG * Impaired renal function defined as eGFR \<50 mL/min/1.73m2 * Impaired liver function defined as values \>3x the upper limit of normal (ULN) for alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), or total bilirubin * Received an investigational agent in another trial within 30 days prior to surgery * Known sensitivity to fluorescent light

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system cancer digestive system neoplasm peritoneal carcinomatosis peritoneal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gastrointestinal cancer Peritoneal carcinomatosis

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine

    RECRUITING

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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