New dye combo could spare ovarian cancer patients unnecessary surgery

NCT ID NCT05937620

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether a combination of two dyes (technetium-99m albumin nanocolloid and indocyanine green) can accurately identify the first lymph node where ovarian cancer might spread. The goal is to improve surgical staging and potentially avoid removing many lymph nodes. The study will enroll 62 women with early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Technetium-99m albumin nanocolloid and indocyanine green (ICG)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more precise and less invasive way to stage early ovarian cancer, potentially reducing the need for extensive lymph node removal.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (62 participants) focused on diagnostic accuracy, not treatment. The tracers may not detect all affected nodes, and results may not apply to later-stage cancers.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Laura Burunat

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Catalonia, 08036, Spain

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