New scan could sharpen detection of head and neck cancers
NCT ID NCT07659678
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new radioactive tracer called 64Cu-DOTA-ECL1i that aims to make PET scans more accurate for head and neck cancer. Researchers will enroll 90 adults with newly diagnosed or recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this tracer can better detect tumors and track treatment response compared to standard imaging.
What this could mean
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Active substance
64Cu-DOTA-ECL1i (a radioactive tracer for PET scans)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more precise way to spot head and neck cancers and see how well treatments are working.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study focused on imaging accuracy, not treatment. The tracer may not prove reliable enough for routine use, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Washington University School of Medicine
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