PET/CT scans may sharpen cancer Follow-Up decisions

NCT ID NCT04008095

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a special PET/CT scan, done within two months after treatment, helps doctors make better decisions for patients with advanced cervical cancer. Researchers compared what doctors would decide without the scan versus with it. The study involved 40 patients and aimed to see if the scan changes management plans.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: 18F-FDG PET/CT scan
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that adding a PET/CT scan after treatment helps doctors decide next steps more accurately for advanced cervical cancer patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at decision-making, not patient outcomes, so it may not change standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICAL CANCER

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Locations

CHRU de Brest (Hôpital Morvan)

Brest, 29200, France
Centre Henri Becquerel

Rouen, 76038, France

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