New PET probe aims to catch deadly lung scarring earlier

NCT ID NCT07459179

First seen Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests a special PET scan probe that targets a protein called DDR2, which is found in high levels in scarred lung tissue. The goal is to see if this probe can help doctors diagnose interstitial lung disease (a group of lung scarring conditions) earlier and more accurately. The study will involve 50 adults with various types of interstitial lung disease and will measure how well the probe detects the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Daping Hospital, Army Medical University

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400010, China

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