Can Fluorescein Dye Help Remove Brain Tumors?
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a fluorescent dye called fluorescein (injected into a vein during surgery) helps neurosurgeons better see and remove aggressive brain or spinal cord tumors. It may lead to safer, more complete tumor removal.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a suspected aggressive (fast-growing) tumor in your brain or spinal cord, seen on MRI or CT scan with contrast dye.
- You are able to give permission for the procedure (consent) and do not have severe memory or language problems.
- You are not allergic to contrast agents (scan dyes) or fluorescein (a special dye used during surgery).
- You have not had a heart attack or stroke in the last 3 months.
- Your kidneys and liver are working well (no severe failure).
- If you are a woman, you are not in your first trimester of pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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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