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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancer cells

NCT ID NCT07638956

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a green dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help surgeons see and remove lymph nodes that contain cancer during laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. About 25 adults with colon cancer will receive the dye injected around the tumor and into a vein. The goal is to see if all cancerous lymph nodes are found within the dyed area. This is a small, early-stage study to check if the technique works, not a treatment itself.

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Active substance
Indocyanine green (ICG) dye
What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could help surgeons remove all cancerous lymph nodes during colon cancer surgery, potentially reducing the chance of cancer returning.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with only 25 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The dye may not always highlight all cancerous nodes, and there is a small risk of allergic reaction.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 25 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2028

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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: Age \>= 18 years. \- Histologically confirmed colon adenocarcinoma. Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgery (obstruction/perforation with sepsis) requiring urgent operation. * Known allergy or contraindication to ICG (including prior anaphylaxis to ICG; severe hypersensitivity history per anesthesia assessment). * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Severe hepatic failure (because ICG clearance is hepatobiliary) or other contraindication determined by anesthesia team. * Planned palliative resection only. * ASA physical status IV or patients otherwise deemed unfit for elective curative colectomy.

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