New scan could spare thousands from unnecessary kidney surgery

NCT ID NCT06076538

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tests whether a combined PET/MR scan can better tell aggressive kidney cancers from slow-growing or harmless tumors. About 97 adults with a suspicious kidney mass will get one extra scan during their regular MRI. The goal is to reduce unnecessary surgeries by improving how doctors identify dangerous tumors.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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