New scan could spot tumors more clearly in kids with cancer

NCT ID NCT00840047

First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a special PET scan using a natural substance called methionine can help doctors see tumors in children and young adults with cancer. About 500 participants will get the scan to check if it can find tumors, tell how aggressive they are, and tell leftover tumor from scar tissue after treatment. The goal is to improve how we diagnose and monitor cancer in young people.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

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