New PET scan technique aims to sniff out hidden infections
NCT ID NCT05611905
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early study tested whether a special PET scan using a radioactive form of vitamin B9 (11C-PABA) can help doctors see infections deep inside the body. Researchers scanned 13 healthy people and patients with known or suspected infections. The goal was to see if this method can tell the difference between an infection and other problems like inflammation or cancer.
What this could mean
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Active substance
11C-para-aminobenzoic acid (11C-PABA) with PET/CT imaging
What this could lead to
If successful, this imaging technique could help doctors quickly tell if a deep-body infection is bacterial or not, guiding better treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 study with only 13 people. It tests imaging, not treatment, so it won't directly help patients yet. The technique may not reliably distinguish infections from other conditions.
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Locations
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Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States