Can a PET scan spot silent heart danger from cancer drugs?
NCT ID NCT06566209
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a special PET scan (FDG-PET/CT) can detect hidden heart inflammation in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). The goal was to catch this inflammation early, before it becomes severe. Only 2 participants were enrolled, and the study was terminated early, so the findings are very limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) for PET/CT scan
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging method could help doctors detect early, hidden heart inflammation in cancer patients on immunotherapy, potentially preventing severe heart problems.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small pilot study with only 2 participants and was terminated early, so results are limited. The special diet required for the scan may be hard for some patients to follow.
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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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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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