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Can a 1-Millimeter PET camera reveal hidden tumor details?

NCT ID NCT04662554

Diagnosis Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Biopsy-confirmed diagnosis of HNC 2. Patient scheduled to undergo surgery for HNC 3. Scheduled to have a PET/CT study on a conventional PET/CT system 4. Age greater than or equal to 19 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Additional condition, or extenuating circumstance that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with study compliance.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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Head and neck cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94304, United States

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