Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Robotic adrenalectomy with imaging to guide dissection using a dye

Official title: Randomized Prospective Study of Robotic Adrenalectomy With Versus Without Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging

Run by The Cleveland Clinic · NCT07813247 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A randomized comparison tests whether adding indocyanine green (ICG) imaging during robotic adrenalectomy helps surgeons find the adrenal gland and perform the operation.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment55 (estimated)
SponsorThe Cleveland Clinic
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cleveland, Ohio)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 31, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 10, 2026
Trial IDNCT07813247 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adult patients scheduled for robotic adrenalectomy who have no iodine allergy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not iodine-allergic or whose anatomy does not benefit from fluorescence may see no advantage.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective randomized study compares robotic adrenalectomy performed with ICG fluorescence imaging to robotic adrenalectomy without ICG. ICG imaging highlights perfused tissues and may ease identification of the adrenal gland, potentially improving precision and reducing blood loss. Traditional intraoperative ultrasound can be limited by air gaps and interruptions; ICG offers a real-time, continuous imaging modality. The study focuses on intraoperative and perioperative outcomes to see if ICG improves the safety and efficiency of the procedure.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, ICG imaging could make robotic adrenalectomy safer and quicker for patients.

How similar studies have gone: Prior experiences and non-randomized studies suggest feasibility and safety of ICG in robotic adrenalectomy, but randomized evidence is not yet established.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* adult patients scheduled for robotic adrenalectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients scheduled for laparoscopic or open adrenalectomy or with an iodine allergy

Where it's running

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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