Glowing dye could help doctors spot hidden colon cancers

NCT ID NCT06034197

First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This early study tested a special dye called VGT-309 that makes colorectal tumors glow during a colonoscopy. The goal was to see if it is safe and helps doctors find cancer more easily. The study was stopped early and included 9 adults with colorectal cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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