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Comparing Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging With Standard Clinical Assessment for Flap Perfusion in Head and Neck Reconstruction (VISION Trial) (VISION)

8 giugno 2026 aggiornato da: Region Skane

Comparing Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging With Standard Clinical Assessment for Flap Perfusion in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Randomised Controlled Trial (VISION Trial)

This is a prospective multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluating whether intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography improves outcomes in head and neck free flap reconstruction compared with standard clinical assessment of flap perfusion. Adult patients undergoing microvascular free flap reconstruction for oncologic, trauma, or benign head and neck defects will be randomised to either intraoperative ICG angiography or conventional clinical perfusion assessment. The primary outcome is partial flap loss requiring intervention within 30 days after surgery. Secondary outcomes include total flap loss, flap-related re-exploration, flap salvage, and postoperative complications.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Non ancora reclutamento

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

The VISION Trial is a prospective, multicentre, open-label, parallel-group randomised controlled trial comparing intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography with standard clinical assessment for flap perfusion in head and neck free flap reconstruction.

Free flap reconstruction is an essential component of complex head and neck reconstruction, but flap survival depends on adequate microvascular perfusion. Conventional intraoperative assessment methods, including inspection of flap colour, capillary refill, tissue turgor, bleeding upon needle prick, and Doppler examination, provide indirect assessment of perfusion and may be unreliable in some situations.

ICG fluorescence angiography enables real-time visualisation of arterial inflow and venous outflow using near-infrared fluorescence imaging. Retrospective studies have suggested that ICG angiography may reduce rates of partial flap loss and flap-related re-exploration, but high-quality prospective randomised evidence remains limited.

A total of 244 adult patients undergoing microvascular free flap reconstruction for oncologic, trauma, or benign head and neck defects at participating Swedish centres will be included. Participants will be randomised to either standard clinical assessment alone or standard clinical assessment supplemented with intraoperative ICG fluorescence angiography.

In the intervention group, ICG angiography will be performed intraoperatively using near-infrared fluorescence imaging systems after administration of intravenous indocyanine green (Verdye®). Quantitative perfusion analysis will also be performed using SPY-Q software.

The primary endpoint is partial flap loss requiring intervention within 30 days after surgery. Secondary endpoints include total flap loss, flap-related re-exploration under general anaesthesia, flap salvage, postoperative complications graded according to Clavien-Dindo classification, and the association between intraoperative SPY-Q perfusion values and flap outcomes.

No additional trial-specific postoperative visits are required. Outcomes will be assessed through structured chart review at 30 and 90 days postoperatively.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

244

Fase

  • Fase 4

Contatti e Sedi

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Contatto studio

Luoghi di studio

      • Malmö, Svezia
        • Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Dept. of Health Sciences, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
        • Contatto:

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥18 years at the time of inclusion
  • Scheduled to undergo microvascular free flap reconstruction as part of oncologic, trauma, or benign surgery in the head and neck area
  • Ability to understand study information and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known allergy to indocyanine green or iodine
  • Severe hepatic or renal impairment
  • Confirmed or suspected pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Nessuno (etichetta aperta)

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Comparatore attivo: Standard clinical assessment
Participants undergo intraoperative assessment of free flap perfusion using standard clinical assessment methods, including inspection of flap colour, capillary refill, tissue turgor, bleeding upon needle prick, and Doppler examination as clinically indicated. Surgical revision is performed according to standard clinical practice if inadequate perfusion is suspected.
Standard intraoperative clinical assessment of free flap perfusion including evaluation of flap colour, capillary refill, tissue turgor, bleeding upon needle prick, and Doppler examination as clinically indicated during head and neck free flap reconstruction.
Sperimentale: Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography
Participants undergo intraoperative assessment of free flap perfusion using indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography in addition to standard clinical assessment. ICG is administered intravenously and perfusion is evaluated using near-infrared fluorescence imaging and SPY-Q quantitative perfusion analysis during head and neck free flap reconstruction.
Standard intraoperative clinical assessment of free flap perfusion including evaluation of flap colour, capillary refill, tissue turgor, bleeding upon needle prick, and Doppler examination as clinically indicated during head and neck free flap reconstruction.
Indocyanine green (ICG) is administered intravenously during surgery for intraoperative fluorescence angiography assessment of free flap perfusion in head and neck reconstruction. A 25 mg vial of ICG (Verdye®) is reconstituted with sterile water, and approximately 7.5 mg is administered intravenously followed by saline flush. Perfusion is assessed using near-infrared fluorescence imaging systems and SPY-Q quantitative perfusion analysis.
Altri nomi:
  • ICG
  • Verdye

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Partial flap loss requiring intervention
Lasso di tempo: From index surgery to 30 days postoperatively
Partial flap loss is defined as clinically evident flap necrosis requiring active therapeutic intervention, including operative debridement/revision in the operating room or bedside debridement/trimming performed by a surgeon beyond routine wound care.
From index surgery to 30 days postoperatively

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Total flap loss
Lasso di tempo: From index surgery to 30 days postoperatively
Complete flap failure requiring flap removal, replacement, or abandonment with documentation of flap non-viability.
From index surgery to 30 days postoperatively
Flap-related re-exploration under general anaesthesia
Lasso di tempo: From index surgery to 30 days postoperatively
Return to the operating room under general anaesthesia due to suspected or confirmed flap vascular compromise or flap viability concern, excluding planned second-look procedures without concern.
From index surgery to 30 days postoperatively
Flap salvage
Lasso di tempo: From index surgery to 30 days postoperatively
Successful retention of the index flap following flap-related re-exploration for vascular compromise.
From index surgery to 30 days postoperatively
Postoperative complications
Lasso di tempo: From index surgery to 90 days postoperatively
Incidence of postoperative complications occurring 90 days after index operation. Predefined surgical complications will be captured systematically and include surgical takeback, partial flap loss, total flap loss, infection, hematoma or bleeding requiring intervention, fistula formation, wound dehiscence, seroma, abnormal wound healing, and other surgical complications. The severity of complications will be classified according to the Clavien-Dindo Classification of Surgical Complications (Grade I-V, where Grade I represents the least severe complication and Grade V represents death).
From index surgery to 90 days postoperatively
Correlation between intraoperative SPY-Q Relative Perfusion Value (%) and partial flap loss
Lasso di tempo: From index surgery to 30 days postoperatively
Correlation between intraoperative tissue perfusion measured using SPY-Q quantitative analysis software following indocyanine green fluorescence angiography and postoperative partial flap loss within 30 days after surgery. SPY-Q Relative Perfusion Value is reported as a percentage ranging from 0% to 100%, where higher values indicate greater tissue perfusion. Partial flap loss is assessed clinically and recorded as a binary outcome (present or absent). The outcome measure is the correlation coefficient between SPY-Q Relative Perfusion Value and partial flap loss.
From index surgery to 30 days postoperatively

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Sponsor

Investigatori

  • Investigatore principale: Pooya Rajabaleyan, MD, PhD, Region Skåne, Skånes universitetssjukhus, Sektion Plastikkirurgi, Malmö, Sverige

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Studia le date principali

Inizio studio (Stimato)

1 ottobre 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

1 gennaio 2029

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

1 agosto 2029

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

28 maggio 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

8 giugno 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

9 giugno 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

9 giugno 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

8 giugno 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 maggio 2026

Maggiori informazioni

Termini relativi a questo studio

Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • 2025-524710-29-00 (Ctis)

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Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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