PET-CT scans may help spot hidden lung cancer spread
NCT ID NCT05970913
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether PET-CT scans can predict if non-small cell lung cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers will compare two types of PET-CT scans (using different tracers) with the actual results from surgery. The goal is to see if these scans can help doctors plan better treatments. The study involves 280 participants and is being run by Fudan University.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PET-CT scan (18F-FDG and 18F-FAPI tracers)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better predict if lung cancer has spread to lymph nodes, potentially guiding more precise surgery and avoiding unnecessary procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. The results may not apply to all lung cancer patients, and the scans might not be accurate enough to replace current methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Cancer Center
Shanghai, China
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