New PET scan targets hidden lung cancer cells

NCT ID NCT07677787

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026

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.

small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University

    RECRUITING

    Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China

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