PET scans tested to guide therapy for hidden fungal infection

NCT ID NCT01916057

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a special scan (PET scan) can help doctors decide the best treatment for a rare fungal infection of the liver and spleen in people with blood cancer. One hundred adults who had recently recovered from low white blood cell counts and had suspicious spots on their scans took part. The goal was to see if the PET scan could track how well the treatment was working.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service des Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales - Centre d'Infectiologie Necker-Pasteur, IHU Imagine - Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades,

    Paris, 75015, France

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