New scan could spot brain tumors more clearly

NCT ID NCT06055790

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a special PET/CT scan using a tracer called 18F-Fluciclovine to see if it can better detect brain metastases and tell them apart from changes caused by earlier treatments. About 20 adults with known or suspected brain metastases will get the scan before and after treatment. The goal is to improve diagnosis and monitoring of brain tumors.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

18F-Fluciclovine (Axumin) – a radioactive tracer used in PET/CT scans

What this could lead to

If successful, this scan could help doctors more accurately identify brain metastases and tell them apart from harmless post-treatment changes, improving treatment decisions.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-phase study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The scan is not yet proven to be better than current standard methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Arizona Cancer Center at UMC North/University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Tucson, Arizona, 85719, United States

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