Using fluorescence to guide minimally invasive surgery for abdominal paragangliomas
Fluorescence Guided Minimally-Invasive Resection Of Abdominal Paragangliomas Using Indocyanine Green
Leiden University Medical Center · NCT06155734
This study is testing if a special imaging technique using a dye can help surgeons find and remove abdominal paragangliomas more easily during minimally invasive surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 6 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Leiden University Medical Center (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Leiden) |
| Trial ID | NCT06155734 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the use of near-infrared fluorescence imaging, facilitated by indocyanine green (ICG), to enhance the detection of abdominal paragangliomas during minimally invasive surgical procedures. The aim is to determine if this innovative imaging technique can improve the accuracy of tumor identification and resection. By utilizing fluorescence guidance, surgeons may be able to visualize tumors more clearly, potentially leading to better surgical outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with abdominal paraganglioma who are scheduled for minimally invasive surgical resection.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing open surgical procedures will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more precise and effective treatment of abdominal paragangliomas, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of fluorescence imaging in surgery is gaining traction, this specific application for abdominal paragangliomas is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with abdominal paraganglioma and underwent minimally-invasive surgical resection Exclusion Criteria: * Open surgical procedures
Where this trial is running
Leiden
- Leiden University Medical Center — Leiden, Netherlands (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Martijn van Dam, MD
- Email: m.a.van_dam@lumc.nl
- Phone: 0715298420
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Paraganglioma, Fluorescence Guided Surgery