PET scan patients may soon be allowed to move freely during the long wait

NCT ID NCT06799819

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether letting patients move freely between the injection of a radioactive tracer and the PET scan affects image quality. Normally, patients must rest for an hour to avoid muscle uptake that can blur results. The trial involved 284 adults with cancer or needing whole-body imaging. Half were allowed to walk, sit, or use their phone; the other half stayed at rest. The goal was to see if free movement still produces images that doctors can interpret clearly.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could allow patients to move freely during the waiting period of a PET scan, making the experience more comfortable without affecting image quality.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study focused on image quality, not on treating disease. The results may not change standard practice if image quality is compromised.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NEOPLASMS WHOLE BODY IMAGING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Orléans

Orléans, 45067, France

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