New scan spots hidden oxygen shortage in pancreatic tumors

NCT ID NCT01542177

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

Summary

This study tested whether a PET scan using a tracer called 18F-FAZA can measure low oxygen levels (hypoxia) in pancreatic cancer. Hypoxia can affect how the cancer grows and responds to treatment. 48 adults with pancreatic cancer received the scan, and researchers also collected blood samples to look for related biomarkers. The goal was to see if this imaging method provides useful information about the tumor's oxygen status.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypoxia malignant pancreatic neoplasm neoplasm pancreatic adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Princess Margaret Hospital

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada