NCT06054880 · Prove pharm
Indigotindisulfonate Sodium Injection, USP as an Aid in the Determination of Ureteral Patency
What this study is about
This is a randomly assigned, conducted at multiple hospitals study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of two dose levels (2.5 mL and 5.0 mL) of Bludigo when used as an aid in the determination of ureteral patency.
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This is a randomized, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two dose levels (2.5 mL and 5.0 mL) of Bludigo when used as an aid in the determination of ureteral patency.
Interventions
DRUG
Indigotindisulfonate sodium 0.8%
Experimental contrast dye that is commonly used as a visualization aid in pelvic and abdominal surgeries and for various diagnostic procedures in medical practice.
OTHER
Saline injection 0.9%
Placebo
Primary outcome measures
Paired sample difference (Bludigo™-Saline) in urine jet conspicuity score .
Time frame: 10 minutes post study drug administration
Visualization will be measured by a conspicuity scale designed to provide an objective tool applicable to the visualization of the urinary flow from the ureteral orifices when determining ureter patency. The conspicuity of the urine flow from the ureteral orifices is defined using the 5-point conspicuity score as follows: 1. = No jet observed 2. = Weak jet, little color contrast 3. = Color contrast or significant jet flow 4. = Strong jet flow with good color contrast 5. = Strong jet flow with striking contrast in color Paired sample difference (Bludigo™-Saline) in conspicuity score (PSDCS). PSDCS will be calculated for each ureter (left or right) for each subject from each reviewer.
Responders to Bludigo
Time frame: 10 Minutes post study drug administration
Visualization will be measured by a conspicuity scale designed to provide an objective tool applicable to the visualization of the urinary flow from the ureteral orifices when determining ureter patency. The conspicuity of the urine flow from the ureteral orifices is defined using the 5-point conspicuity score as follows: 1. = No jet observed 2. = Weak jet, little color contrast 3. = Color contrast or significant jet flow 4. = Strong jet flow with good color contrast 5. = Strong jet flow with striking contrast in color A subject is considered a responder to Bludigo™ if there is \>=1 point improvement in the conspicuity score following the Bludigo™- treatment vs the saline treatment and the conspicuity score for the Bludigo™ treatment must be (3, 4, or 5). The responder criteria will be assessed separately for each ureter (left or right) from each reviewer.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Subjects between ≥ 18 and ≤ 85 years old
- Subjects who signed a written IRB approved, informed consent form
- Subjects scheduled for a surgical procedure in which the patency of the ureter must be assessed by cystoscopy following the procedure
Exclusion criteria
- Subjects with stage 4 or 5 Chronic Kidney Failure as evidenced by a GFR \<30 mL/min (calculated using the MDRD formula and standardized by using individual's body surface area) or need for dialysis in the near future, or having only 1 kidney
- Subjects with known severe hypersensitivity reactions to Bludigo™ or other dyes, including contrast dyes
- Known history of drug or alcohol abuse within 6 months prior to the time of screening visit
- Subjects, as assessed by the Investigator, with conditions/concomitant diseases precluding their safe participation in this study (e.g. major systemic diseases)
- Unable to meet specific protocol requirements (e.g., scheduled visits) or subject is uncooperative or has a condition that could lead to non-compliance with the study procedures
- Subject is the Investigator or any Sub-Investigator, research assistant, pharmacist, study coordinator, other staff or relative thereof directly involved in the conduct of the protocol
- Subjects with life expectancy \< 6 months
- Requirement for concomitant treatment that could bias primary evaluation.
- Subjects who are pregnant or breast-feeding
Where
- Albany, New York
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jan 22, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations