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CYTALUX preoperatively

Phase 2

Esophageal Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Waters Corporation|Last Updated: Sep 24, 2025

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as CYTALUX™ (pafolacianine) injection preoperatively

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Trial Design

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment50

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

CYTALUX preoperatively · 1 trial · 3 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT07039526Single Dose Investigator Initiated Pilot Study to Investigate CYTALUX (Pafolacianine) for Intraoperative Detection of Malignant Tissue in Subjects Undergoing Surgical Resection for Cancer.Esophageal Cancer
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Single Dose Investigator Initiated Pilot Study to Investigate CYTALUX (Pafolacianine) for Intraoperative Detection of Malignant Tissue in Subjects Undergoing Surgical Resection for Cancer.
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Proportion of subjects with one or more NIR fluorescence positive lesion not detected under normal light and/or palpation
Day 1 intra-operatively post intervention

Proportion of subjects who have one or more NIR fluorescence positive lesion not detected under normal light and/or palpation will be measured in this outcome.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of lesions that are simultaneously fluorescence positive and cancer positive
Day 1 intra-operatively post intervention
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeDIAGNOSTIC

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
CYTALUX™ (pafolacianine) injection groupEXPERIMENTALSingle arm study, every patient receives the study intervention.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CYTALUX™ (pafolacianine) injection preoperativelyDRUGCYTALUX™ (pafolacianine) injection: folate analog ligand conjugated with an indole cyanine green-like dye as a solution in vials containing 1.6 mL at 2 mg/mL. Each subject will be administered a single intravenous dose of not less than 1 hours before and not more than 24 hours before initiation of intraoperative NIR fluorescent imaging.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male and Female patients 18 years of age and older 2. Have a primary diagnosis, or a high clinical suspicion, of gastrointestinal, fore gut, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, esophageal malignancies and gyn malignancies planned for HIPEC/debulking, warranting surgery. 3. Are schedul...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about CYTALUX preoperatively

What is CYTALUX preoperatively used for?

CYTALUX preoperatively, also known as CYTALUX™ (pafolacianine) injection preoperatively, is being studied for use in esophageal cancer. It is an investigational small molecule being evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial for the intraoperative detection of malignant tissue during surgical resection.

What does CYTALUX preoperatively target?

CYTALUX preoperatively is a small molecule that is being investigated for its ability to help surgeons identify malignant tissue during surgery. The specific molecular target is not disclosed in the available information, but the drug is designed to aid in the intraoperative detection of cancer cells.

Who makes CYTALUX preoperatively?

CYTALUX preoperatively is being developed by Waters Corporation, which is publicly traded under the ticker symbol WAT. The company is conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the drug for the intraoperative detection of malignant tissue in patients undergoing surgical resection for cancer.

What phase is CYTALUX preoperatively in?

CYTALUX preoperatively is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. The ongoing trial is a single-dose, investigator-initiated pilot study that is currently recruiting participants in the United States.

What clinical trials is CYTALUX preoperatively in?

CYTALUX preoperatively is being evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT07039526. This trial is a single-dose, investigator-initiated pilot study investigating the drug for intraoperative detection of malignant tissue in subjects undergoing surgical resection for cancer, including esophageal, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic cancers. The trial is recruiting 50 participants in the United States.

Is CYTALUX preoperatively the same as CYTALUX™ (pafolacianine) injection preoperatively?

Yes, CYTALUX preoperatively is the same as CYTALUX™ (pafolacianine) injection preoperatively. The drug is also known by this alternative name, which includes the brand name CYTALUX and the generic name pafolacianine, and it is administered as an injection before surgery.