New camera technique could spot hidden thyroid cancer
NCT ID NCT03484884
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new imaging method called Cerenkov luminescence imaging, which uses light naturally given off by certain radioactive substances used in standard cancer scans. Researchers want to see if this technique can take clear pictures of thyroid cancer and tumors that have spread to lymph nodes in the neck and other areas. About 102 adults with thyroid cancer or other tumors will be enrolled, and the goal is to achieve satisfactory images at least 80% of the time.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Cerenkov luminescence imaging
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, non-invasive way to image thyroid cancer and other tumors, potentially improving detection of cancer spread.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with only 102 participants. The imaging method is still experimental and may not prove reliable enough for routine use.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10021, United States
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