New imaging study aims to personalize thyroid cancer radiation doses
NCT ID NCT03841617
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two ways of preparing people with advanced thyroid cancer for a special PET scan that uses a radioactive form of iodine (I-124). The goal is to see which preparation method gives better information for calculating the right dose of radiation therapy. Thirty participants will be followed for five years to see how well the predicted doses match the actual response to treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
I-124 (radioactive iodine for imaging)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors choose the best way to prepare patients for radioactive iodine therapy, potentially making treatment more effective and safer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (30 people) focused on imaging, not treatment outcomes. The results may not lead to changes in standard care.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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