New scan technique could reveal hidden COVID-19 lung signs
NCT ID NCT04512118
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether PET-CT scans can detect unique signs of COVID-19 in the lungs. Researchers scanned 22 patients suspected of having lung infections and compared the images to their COVID-19 test results. The goal was to find patterns that could help diagnose COVID-19 more accurately using this imaging method.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 18F-FDG (a radioactive tracer used in PET-CT scans)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better identify COVID-19 lung infections using PET-CT scans, leading to faster and more accurate diagnosis.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, completed study with only 22 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. It focused on imaging patterns, not treatment, so it won't directly change patient care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHRU of Nancy
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Grand Est, 54511, France