By InvitationPhase 2

Identification of Nerves Using Fluorescein Sodium

United States30 participantsStarted 2024-11-07

Plain-language summary

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.

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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✕. 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

Facial nerve correlation of Fluorescein Sodium With Electrostimulation

Timeframe: Intraoperative

Correlation of Fluorescein Sodium With Surgeons' Visual Assessment of nerve

Timeframe: Intraoperative

Ratio of Nerve Fluorescence compared to Background Tissue

Timeframe: Intraoperative

NCT IDNCT06054178

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-01