New scan could light up hidden infections
NCT ID NCT04263792
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early study is testing a radioactive tracer called [18F]F-TMP that is injected into the body and then tracked with a PET/CT scan. The goal is to see if the tracer collects at sites of bacterial infection, making them visible on the scan. Twenty adults with known or suspected bacterial infections will take part. If successful, this approach could give doctors a new tool to locate infections without invasive procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
radioactive tracer called [18F]F-TMP (a modified antibiotic that shows up on PET scans)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a new way to pinpoint bacterial infections in the body using a simple scan, helping doctors treat infections more accurately.
What could go wrong
This is a very early (Phase 1) study with only 20 people, so it is mainly checking safety and how the tracer moves through the body. It may not prove useful for diagnosing infections in practice.
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University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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