New scan could spot rare tumors better than current gold standard
NCT ID NCT07288931
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a newer type of PET/CT scan (Al18F-NOTA-LM3) against the current standard (68Ga-DOTATATE) to see which finds more tumors in people with pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma (PPGL). About 40 adults with suspected or confirmed PPGL will receive both scans, and doctors will compare how many tumors each detects. The goal is to improve diagnosis of these rare adrenal gland tumors.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 to 80 years. * Suspected or confirmed PPGL patients. Exclusion Criteria: * Combined with other types of tumors. * Severe liver or renal dysfunction (ALT/AST≥5 ULN, GFR\<30ml/min). * Pregnant or breast-feeding women. * Inability to perform PET/CT scans.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China
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