Could a Full-Body scan replace surgery for endometriosis diagnosis?

NCT ID NCT07523997

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Edinburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether a special full-body PET/CT scan can spot endometriosis without needing surgery. Up to 30 women with suspected endometriosis will get two scans using different tracers that highlight bleeding and scarring. The scan results will be compared with findings from their planned surgery to see if the scan works.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: 68Ga-FAPI and 18F-GP1 radiotracers
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a non-surgical way to diagnose endometriosis, reducing diagnostic delays and surgical risks.
What could go wrong: This is a small early study with only 30 participants, and the tracers may not clearly distinguish endometriosis from other conditions. The scans also involve radiation exposure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endometriosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ENDOMETRIOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre for Reproductive Health, Institute for Regeneration and Repair, University of Edinburgh
RECRUITING

Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, United Kingdom

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