Identification of Nerves Using Fluorescein Sodium

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Trial end date: 2024-12-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

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

• Phase: Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Stanford University

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female subjects

2. 18 years or older

3. Scheduled for open head and neck surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Inability or unwillingness of a subject

2. Pregnancy

3. Vulnerable or disadvantaged population (pregnant women, decisionally impaired, homeless, employees, students)

4. Patients with severe medical condition(s) that in the view of the investigator prohibits participation in the study

5. History of adverse reaction to fluorescein including allergy.

6. History of renal failure or chronic kidney disease