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A study to evaluate the usefulness of a special fluorescent dye technique for locating and checking blood supply to parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery

Utility of ICG Fluorescence Imaging in Parathyroid Gland Identification and Perfusion Assessment During Thyroid Surgery and Its Impact on Postoperative Hypocalcaemia- A Prospective Observational Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/113107
Enrollment
112
Registered
2026-06-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C73- Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

Interventions

Intervention1: INJECTION OF ICG: Concentration-25 mg vial diluted in 10 mL sterile distilled water Dose-1 mL IV bolus x2 times Total dose- 5mg Observe for fluorescence with in 45-60 seconds of injec

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing Elective Total / Hemi. Thyroidectomy with or without central neck dissection . Able and willing to give informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Known allergy to ICG or iodine contrast agent Severe hepatic dysfunction Pregnant or Breast feeding women Emergency thyroid surgery where protocol cannot be followed Prior extensive neck dissection

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Parathyroid detection rateTimepoint: Parathyroid glands are identified intraoperatively at 2 points before superior pedicel ligation and after specimen removal

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1)Correlation between fluorescence intensity & post operative PTH 2)Correlation between fluorescence intensity & post operatiive calcium 3)Incidence of temporary hypothyroidism 4)Frequency of ICG related adverse eventsTimepoint: 1)baseline, 6hours,24 hours, 48 hours & 1 month

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Juvvalapalepu satyaveni

AIIMS Mangalagiri

drsravyadeepika@aiimsmangalagiri.edu.in8500098771

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026