New imaging tool helps surgeons pinpoint hidden parathyroid tumors
NCT ID NCT07218224
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This expanded access program offers patients with primary hyperparathyroidism a special PET scan using a radioactive tracer called 18F-fluorocholine. The scan helps doctors locate parathyroid adenomas—small, benign tumors that cause high calcium levels. By finding these tumors more accurately, surgeons can remove them more effectively. The program is available to patients aged 13 and older who meet eligibility criteria.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 18F-fluorocholine (FCH)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging technique could help doctors precisely locate parathyroid adenomas, guiding surgery and improving outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an expanded access program, not a formal trial, so evidence is limited. The imaging may not detect all adenomas, and results may not apply to all patients.
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