Glowing dye may save surgical flaps in head and neck cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07635420
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a special dye called indocyanine green (ICG), injected during surgery, helps surgeons see blood flow in reconstructed tissue better than standard checks. About 244 adults having head and neck reconstruction will be randomly assigned to get the dye or standard care. The main goal is to see if the dye reduces partial flap loss needing extra treatment within 30 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Indocyanine green (ICG) dye
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could reduce the need for repeat surgeries after head and neck reconstruction by helping surgeons spot blood flow problems earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. ICG is already used in other surgeries, but its benefit here is unproven. There is a small risk of allergic reaction to the dye.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Dept. of Health Sciences, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
Malmö, Sweden
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