New 'Smart' PET scan could spot hidden cancers

NCT ID NCT07589101

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new radioactive tracer called 68Ga-MY for PET scans. It targets a protein (5T4) found on many cancer cells but rarely on healthy cells. About 20 people with lung or breast cancer will get both a standard FDG scan and a 68Ga-MY scan. Researchers will compare the two to see if the new tracer finds tumors more clearly and helps with staging.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

68Ga-MY (a radioactive tracer for PET scans)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more accurate PET scan for detecting and staging certain cancers, potentially improving treatment decisions.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small study (20 people) focused on imaging, not treatment. The new tracer may not prove better than existing methods, and results may not apply to all cancers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm lung cancer lung neoplasm neoplasm

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

  • Beijing Cancer Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100142, China

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