New imaging agent may spot hidden thyroid cancer cells

NCT ID NCT02856347

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a special PET scan tracer called F-DOPA can better find leftover cancer in lymph nodes after thyroid surgery compared to standard scans. Twenty-four adults with high levels of the tumor marker thyrocalcitonin after surgery took part. The goal was to see if this new imaging method helps doctors decide on further treatment more accurately.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Haut-Lévêque

    Bordeaux, France

  • CHU Limoges

    Limoges, France

  • CHU Timone

    Marseille, France

  • ICM Montpellier

    Montpellier, France

  • Institut Claudius Regaud

    Toulouse, 31059, France

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