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Can a new PET tracer spot liver cancer more clearly?

NCT ID NCT07795437

Diagnosis Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests a new radioactive tracer called 18F-X12 for PET/CT imaging in people with suspected or confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer. The goal is to see if this tracer can accurately detect and stage tumors, and help spot recurrences after treatment. Participants receive a single injection of the tracer, followed by imaging, and researchers compare the results with standard imaging and biopsy findings. The study also monitors for any side effects within 24 hours of the injection.

What this could mean

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Active substance
18F-X12, a radioactive tracer for PET/CT imaging
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more accurate imaging method for early detection, staging, and recurrence monitoring of liver cancer, potentially improving patient outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an early diagnostic study, so the tracer may not prove accurate enough or may have unexpected side effects. Results need confirmation in larger trials.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥ 18 years old. * Patients fully understand the trial requirements, participate in the study voluntarily, and provide written informed consent. * Meet either of the following two conditions: * Patients with highly suspected hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (hepatic space-occupying lesion of undetermined nature on imaging examination) or pathologically confirmed HCC, with no prior systemic therapy (including immunotherapy, chemoradiotherapy, targeted therapy, etc.) or suspected tumor recurrence after previous treatment, and able to independently cooperate with relevant examinations. * Patients with clinically diagnosed HCC who have received 18F-FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for clinical staging or post-treatment restaging, and able to independently cooperate with relevant examinations. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe non-malignant diseases that may interfere with study objectives, or impair subject safety and study compliance, including but not limited to psychiatric disorders, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic diseases. * Pregnant or lactating females. * Subjects who are unable to understand the examination procedure or cannot cooperate with trial-related examinations and operations.

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Conditions

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hepatocellular carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Peking University First Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, Municipality 100034, China

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