Intraoperative Molecular Imaging Using ICG for Head and Neck Tumors

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMedical University of South Carolina

About this trial

This study is for adult patients with head and neck cancer who are at risk of recurrence. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the use of Indocyanine Green (ICG) dye allows for better identification of tumor tissue during surgical procedures. Participation will include standard of care visits along with administration of ICG dye and imaging during surgery. Participation in this study will last approximately 6 weeks.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adult subjects at least 18 years of age.

Subjects presenting with squamous cell carcinoma of mucosal origin and are at risk for recurrence.

Good operative candidate as determined by the treating physician and/or multidisciplinary team.

Subject capable of giving informed consent and participating in the process of consent.

Disqualifiers

Pregnant or breastfeeding, or expecting to conceive within the projected duration of the study.

they are menopausal defined by not having a menstrual cycle within the last 12 consecutive months or

they have had a hysterectomy.

Known allergy to iodides or shellfish.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Indocyanine Green (ICG)

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group