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Cytalux with Near Infrared Light for Intraoperative Imaging of Patients with Prostate Cancer Undergoing Surgery

Trial Status: active

This phase I trial tests the safety and side effects of pafolacianine sodium (Cytalux [trademark]) with near infrared (NIR) imaging that takes place during surgery (intraoperative) in patients undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. Cytalux is an imaging agent substance that is injected into the body to make specific tissues around it stand out using special equipment, in this case, a special light source. The special light source is called near infrared fluorescent imaging. Cytalux is designed to bind to the prostate cancer cells, and this makes them “glow” under the NIR light, making it easier to detect and remove the prostate cancer.