Can a 1-Millimeter PET camera reveal hidden tumor details?
NCT ID NCT04662554
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study is testing a new PET camera with 1-millimeter resolution to see if it can produce clearer images of head and neck cancers compared to standard PET scanners. Ten people scheduled for surgery will receive an extra scan with the high-resolution camera. The goal is to assess image quality and determine whether the system can better visualize the main tumor and any spread to lymph nodes.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- 1-millimeter resolution clinical PET camera
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this ultra-high-resolution PET camera could enable doctors to see tumors and lymph node involvement in head and neck cancer with much greater detail, potentially improving surgical planning and treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, focused on image quality rather than patient outcomes. The new camera may not prove practical for routine clinical use or may not show meaningful advantages over current PET systems.
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Conditions
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94304, United States
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