Using a dye during head and neck cancer surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special dye (ICG) injected before surgery can help surgeons see head and neck cancer more clearly during the operation. It is for people with squamous cell carcinoma who are at risk of their cancer returning and are scheduled for surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a type of head and neck cancer called squamous cell carcinoma that comes from the lining of the mouth or throat.
- Your doctor thinks you are at risk for the cancer coming back, and you are healthy enough for surgery.
- If you could become pregnant, you agree to use highly effective birth control during the study.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have an allergy to iodides or shellfish.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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