Identification of Nerves Using Fluorescein Sodium

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid, Warthin Tumor, Head and Neck Disorder, Head and Neck, Thyroid Disease, Thyroidectomy

In brief

The purpose of this study is to see if there is benefit in using an IV contrast (sodium fluorescein) to identify nerves during head and neck surgery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06054178

Run by

Stanford University

People needed

8

Starts

2024-11-07

Expected to finish

2025-05-22

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or female subjects
• 18 years or older
• Scheduled for open head and neck surgery

You may not qualify if…

• Inability or unwillingness of a subject
• Pregnancy
• Vulnerable or disadvantaged population (pregnant women, decisionally impaired, homeless, employees, students)
• Patients with severe medical condition(s) that in the view of the investigator prohibits participation in the study
• History of adverse reaction to fluorescein including allergy.
• History of renal failure or chronic kidney disease

Where it is running

• Stanford Medical Center — Palo Alto, California, United States

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