New PET scan targets hidden lung cancer cells
NCT ID NCT07677787
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new type of PET/CT scan that looks for a protein called DLL3 on small cell lung cancer cells. The goal is to see if this scan can find tumors more clearly than standard imaging methods like CT or regular PET scans. About 20 adults with suspected or confirmed small cell lung cancer will receive the special tracer and undergo imaging, with results compared to conventional scans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- DLL3-targeted PET tracer
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging method could help doctors detect small cell lung cancer more accurately and guide treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The tracer's safety and effectiveness are still being evaluated.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
RECRUITINGXiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
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