Can PET-MRI spot hidden brain tumors in kids?
NCT ID NCT05553899
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether a combined PET-MRI scan can better detect if a child's brain tumor has returned after treatment. The study will include 5 children with high-grade gliomas or medulloblastomas who have unclear results from standard MRI. The main goal is to see if such a study is feasible, not yet to prove the method works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
PET-MRI with 18F-FDG tracer
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that PET-MRI is a better way to spot tumor recurrence in children, potentially improving follow-up care.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply widely. It is testing feasibility, not effectiveness, and may not lead to changes in practice.
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Sheffield Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGSheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 1SN, United Kingdom
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