New study aims to find best scan for Kids' tumors

NCT ID NCT03458520

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares whole-body MRI, PET/MR, and PET/CT scans to see which is best at finding tumors in children and young adults with solid tumors, lymphoma, or osteosarcoma. Researchers will check how many tumors each scan detects and measure their metabolic activity. The goal is to improve diagnosis while possibly reducing radiation exposure from scans.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best imaging method for diagnosing tumors in children, potentially reducing radiation exposure.
What could go wrong: This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate changes in care, and results might not apply to all tumor types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lymphoma neoplasm osteosarcoma soft tissue neoplasm soft tissue sarcoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LYMPHOMA OSTEOSARCOMA SOFT TISSUE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University, School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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