New PET scan could outshine CT for kidney cancer staging

NCT ID NCT04987086

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares a special PET scan (68Ga-PSMA) with standard CT scans to see which better detects where kidney cancer has spread in 300 adults with advanced disease. Participants will receive both scans, and doctors will check if the PET scan changes treatment plans. The goal is to improve accuracy and help guide better care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

kidney cancer metastatic neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis renal carcinoma renal cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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  • Affiliated Hospital of Yan'an University

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    Yan’an, Shaanxi, China

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  • General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University

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    Yinchuan, Ningxia, China

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  • Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital

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    Xining, Qinghai, China

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  • Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital

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    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

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  • The First Hospital of Lanzhou University

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    Lanzhou, Gansu, China

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  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine

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    Xianyang, Shaanxi, China

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  • Weinan Central Hospital

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    Weinan, Shaanxi, China

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  • Xijing 986 Hospital

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    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

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  • Xijing Hospital

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    Xi'an, Shaan'xi, 710032, China

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