New scan and dye aim to spot lung cancer more precisely during surgery

NCT ID NCT07498933

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special PET/CT scan (FAPI-PET/CT) and a fluorescent dye can better predict how well lung cancer responds to pre-surgery therapy and help surgeons see tumors during operation. 200 adults with stage II-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer will receive the scan and dye before surgery. The goal is to improve accuracy in finding cancer tissue, which could lead to more complete removal of tumors.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

FAPI-PET/CT scan and fluorescent dye

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to more accurate tumor detection during lung cancer surgery, helping surgeons remove all cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.

What could go wrong

This is an early diagnostic study, not a treatment. The imaging technique may not prove more accurate than current methods, and results may not apply to all lung cancer patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

non-small cell lung carcinoma

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Peking University People's Hospital

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    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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