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ICG Fluorescence in Knee Arthroscopy Study

Intraoperative Evaluation of Blood Flow for Knee Arthroscopy Using Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07793266
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-08-28
Start date
2026-06-01
Completion date
2027-03-01
Last updated
2026-08-28

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Conditions

To Assess the Feasibility, Visualization Capability, and Optimal Dosing of ICG Fluorescence Imaging for Intraoperative Assessment of Knee Tissue Perfusion

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to first evaluate whether ICG fluorescence angiography can be used to evaluate blood flow of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), tendons, and knee structures during an arthroscopic surgery. The secondary purpose is to evaluate differences in the blood flow in patients with varying grades of ACL tears. To determine optimal intravenous dose of SPY Agent Green and time to visualize fluorescence in tendons and structures intraoperatively during arthroscopic surgery (if primary objective is deemed yes). We hypothesize that ICG will be effective in evaluating blood flow in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy.

Interventions

COMBINATION_PRODUCTIntravenous administration of indocyanine green (SPY Agent Green) 2 mL of SPY Agent Green (5.0 mg dose)

Participants undergoing knee arthroscopy will receive a single intraoperative intravenous dose of indocyanine green (ICG; SPY Agent Green) 2 mL of SPY Agent Green (5.0 mg dose). Following administration, surgeons will use a near-infrared fluorescence-capable arthroscopy system (AIM/1788 platform) to visualize and record perfusion of intra-articular knee structures, including tendons and synovial tissues. Fluorescence presence, time to visualization, and signal duration will be documented intraoperatively, after which the procedure will continue according to standard surgical care.

COMBINATION_PRODUCTIntravenous administration of indocyanine green (SPY Agent Green) 3 mL of SPY Agent Green (7.5 mg dose)

Participants undergoing knee arthroscopy will receive a single intraoperative intravenous dose of indocyanine green (ICG; SPY Agent Green) 3 mL of SPY Agent Green (7.5 mg dose). Following administration, surgeons will use a near-infrared fluorescence-capable arthroscopy system (AIM/1788 platform) to visualize and record perfusion of intra-articular knee structures, including tendons and synovial tissues. Fluorescence presence, time to visualization, and signal duration will be documented intraoperatively, after which the procedure will continue according to standard surgical care.

COMBINATION_PRODUCTIntravenous administration of indocyanine green (SPY Agent Green) 4 mL of SPY Agent Green (10 mg dose)

Participants undergoing knee arthroscopy will receive a single intraoperative intravenous dose of indocyanine green (ICG; SPY Agent Green) 4 mL of SPY Agent Green (10 mg dose). Following administration, surgeons will use a near-infrared fluorescence-capable arthroscopy system (AIM/1788 platform) to visualize and record perfusion of intra-articular knee structures, including tendons and synovial tissues. Fluorescence presence, time to visualization, and signal duration will be documented intraoperatively, after which the procedure will continue according to standard surgical care.

COMBINATION_PRODUCTIntravenous administration of indocyanine green (SPY Agent Green)5 mL of SPY Agent Green (12.5 mg dose)

Participants undergoing knee arthroscopy will receive a single intraoperative intravenous dose of indocyanine green (ICG; SPY Agent Green) 5 mL of SPY Agent Green (12.5 mg dose). Following administration, surgeons will use a near-infrared fluorescence-capable arthroscopy system (AIM/1788 platform) to visualize and record perfusion of intra-articular knee structures, including tendons and synovial tissues. Fluorescence presence, time to visualization, and signal duration will be documented intraoperatively, after which the procedure will continue according to standard surgical care.

Sponsors

Henry Ford Health System
Lead SponsorOTHER
Stryker Orthopaedics
CollaboratorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Masking description

The only think that will be masked to the patient is the dose of the ICG dye that is being administered.

Intervention model description

Approximately 40 subjects will be enrolled at 1 center in North America. Dose cohorts have been identified based on previous pre-clinical work and clinical publications, however, during the study those cohorts may be modified by the company and PI to adjust based on image sensitivity or fluorescence signal, never to exceed maximum daily dose of SPY Agent Green at 2.0 mg / kg. Cohort #1: up to 10 subjects but may be modified based on fluorescence signal after 3 subjects at the discretion of PI. 2 mL of SPY Agent Green (5.0 mg dose) Cohort #2: up to 10 subjects but may be modified based on fluorescence signal after 3 subjects at the discretion of PI. 3 mL of SPY Agent Green (7.5 mg dose) Cohort #3: up to 10 subjects but may be modified based on fluorescence signal after 3 subjects at the discretion of PI. 4.0 mL of SPY Agent Green (10.0 mg dose) Cohort #4: up to 10 subjects but may be modified based on fluorescence signal after 3 subjects at the discretion of PI. 5.0 m

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
14 Years to 89 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Patients undergoing knee arthroscopy with a HFH Orthopaedic surgeon * Patients must be within ages of 14-89. Patient ages 14-17 will be included to capture an important sporting demographic who sustain ACL injuries which would stand to benefit from this intervention if successful. * Have signed an approved informed consent form for the study. * Be willing to comply with the protocol

Exclusion criteria

* Patient is less than 14 years of age or greater than 89 years of age * Patients who have had iodide-based radiology studies within the last seven (7) days prior to surgery * Previous surgical repair of targeted surgical area * Known allergy or history of adverse reaction to SPY Agent Green, ICG, * Subjects who have participated in another investigational study within 30 days prior to surgery. * Pregnant or lactating subjects. * Subjects who, in the Investigator's opinion, have any medical condition that may make the subject a poor candidate for the investigational procedure, or interfere with the interpretation of study results.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Fluorescence signalFrom enrollment to first follow up appointment.To determine if a fluorescence signal is present in knee structures during arthroscopic surgery after an intravenous administration of SPY Agent Green is given.

Countries

United States

Contacts

CONTACTMaxim A Jani, BS
mjani1@hfhs.org2488240579
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORVasilios Moutzouros, MD

Henry Ford Health System

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 29, 2026