New Light-Based imaging could spot hidden thyroid cancer

NCT ID NCT03484884

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests a new way to take pictures of thyroid cancer and nearby lymph nodes using Cerenkov luminescence, a type of light produced during certain medical treatments. About 102 adults with thyroid cancer or other tumors will be imaged after routine scans or therapy. The goal is to see if this method works well enough to help doctors find cancer spread more easily.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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