New imaging agents aim to spot colorectal cancer spread

NCT ID NCT03275974

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tested whether special PET scans using glutamine and FSPG can better detect tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer. Six participants received these imaging agents, and researchers compared the results to standard CT or MRI scans. The study was terminated early, so findings are limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States