New imaging probe aims to spot kidney cancer earlier

NCT ID NCT07590310

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing a new radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga/18F-CAIX-LT-BCH to see if it can better detect clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a common type of kidney cancer. The study involves 3 participants who will receive the agent and undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to improve early, non-invasive diagnosis by targeting a protein called CAIX, which is highly expressed in these tumors.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

68Ga/18F-CAIX-LT-BCH (a radioactive imaging agent)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a more accurate, non-invasive way to detect clear cell kidney cancer early, potentially improving patient outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial with only 3 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The imaging agent may not perform as well in larger studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

kidney cancer nonpapillary renal cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Peking University Cancer Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Haidian, 10000, China