NCT07631650 Bevonescein for Improved Intraoperative Nerve Visualization to Improve Voice Outcomes in Thyroidectomy Patients
| NCT ID | NCT07631650 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
| Sponsor | Matthew Spector |
| Condition | Head and Neck Disorder |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-11-04 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-11-04 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.
This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2026-11-04 with a primary completion date of 2027-11-04.
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Brief Summary
Bevonescein (ALM-488) is a novel fluorescein-containing peptide that is intended as a visualization adjunct for the real-time enhanced structural delineation of major nerves during Head and Neck surgery to potentially improve patient outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Scheduled to undergo hemi thyroidectomy or total thyroidectomy for thyroid disease, including neoplasm 2. Must be a minimum of 18 years old or older 3. Must be able to give documented informed consent to participate in this study 4. Must be a surgical candidate according to standard of care practices, as determined by the clinical judgement of the investigator 5. Sexually active fertile subjects and their partners must agree to use highly effective methods of contraception prior to study entry and during the course of the study. An additional contraceptive method, such as a barrier method (e.g., condom), is required. In addition, men must agree not to donate sperm and women must agree not to donate eggs (ova, oocyte) for the purpose of reproduction during these same periods. 6. Female subjects of childbearing potential must not be pregnant or breastfeeding at screening. Female subjects are considered to be of childbearing potential unless one of the following criteria is met: o Permanent sterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy) or documented postmenopausal status (defined as 12 months of amenorrhea in a woman \> 45 years-of-age in the absence of other biological or physiological causes). Note: Documentation may include review of medical records, medical examination, or medical history interview by study site staff. 7. Willing and able to comply with all study procedures Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous history of surgery and/or radiation to the head, neck, or shoulder 2. Abnormal cardiac rhythm not controlled with medication 3. The patient has a history of drug-related anaphylactic or severe allergic reactions (CTCAE grade 3+), at the discretion of the treating investigator 4. Presence or history of any hypersensitivity to bevonescein (or fluorescein) or its excipients that, in the judgment of the investigator, places the patient at increased risk for adverse effects 5. Presence of a concurrent disease or condition that may interfere with study participation including recent (within 6 months of screening) NYHA Class III or IV heart failure, myocardial infarction (MI) or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 6. Presence or history of any condition that, in the view of the Investigator, places the patient at high risk of poor treatment compliance or of not completing the study 7. Use of any Investigational Product or investigational medical device within 30 days prior to surgery date, or requirement for any investigational agent prior to completion of all scheduled study assessments 8. The subject has current evidence of renal disease defined as glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m2
Contact & Investigator
Matthew E Spector
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07631650 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Head and Neck Disorder. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT07631650 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.
Is NCT07631650 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07631650 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ruthj2@upmc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07631650 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Pittsburgh, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07631650 clinical trial?
NCT07631650 is sponsored by Matthew Spector. The principal investigator is Matthew E Spector at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.