PET scans may unlock mystery fevers in hospital patients

NCT ID NCT07430475

First seen Mar 01, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked back at the records of 266 hospitalized adults who had a special PET scan (FDG-PET/CT) to find the cause of an unexplained fever or inflammation. The goal was to see how often the scan helped doctors make a diagnosis and whether it changed treatment plans. The results will help identify which patients benefit most from this imaging test.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Royal Adelaide Hospital

    Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia

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