New PET scan may better predict chemo success in breast cancer
NCT ID NCT07553741
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a newer type of PET scan (68Ga-FAPI) can better predict if breast cancer has been fully eliminated by chemotherapy compared to standard PET scans (18F-FDG) and MRI. Twenty-seven women with breast cancer had all three scans before and after chemotherapy, then surgery to check results. The goal is to see which scan most accurately identifies complete response, potentially guiding future treatment decisions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 68Ga-FAPI-04 and 18F-FDG (imaging agents)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a newer PET scan (FAPI) is more accurate than standard scans at predicting whether breast cancer has been eliminated by chemotherapy, helping doctors make better treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to all breast cancer patients. The imaging agents are for diagnosis only and do not treat the cancer.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China, Hubei Province
Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China
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