Glowing dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancer during operations

NCT ID NCT02106598

First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new dye, called cRGDY-PEG-Cy5.5-C dots, to help surgeons see cancer in lymph nodes during surgery for head and neck melanoma. About 67 people will get the dye injected near their tumor before or during surgery. A special camera then shows which lymph nodes contain cancer. The dye does not treat the cancer, but may improve how doctors find it.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    New York, New York, United States

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