Could a drink replace the needle for cancer scans?
NCT ID NCT07295171
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether cancer patients can drink a radioactive sugar solution instead of receiving it through an IV for PET scans. Researchers will compare image quality and find the best time to scan after drinking. About 27 adults who already had a standard PET scan will get a second scan using the oral method and share their preferences.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 27 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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19 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥19 years * Participants who have received a standard of care \[18F\]FDG PET/CT and are willing to undergo a study specific oral \[18F\]FDG PET/CT within 2 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: Participant Inclusion Criteria * Age ≥19 years * Participants who have received a standard of care \[18F\]FDG PET/CT and are willing to undergo a study specific oral \[18F\]FDG PET/CT within 2 weeks. Participant Exclusion Criteria * Pregnant or breast-feeding * Medically unstable (e.g., acute illness, unstable vital signs) * Urinary incontinence/catheter. * Immobile, frail or vulnerable patients who cannot leave the department and would require an uptake room in any case. * Patients whose fasting blood sugar at the SOC PET was \>11.0 mmol/l * Unable to swallow. * Patients with nasogastric tubes, percutaneous gastrostomy or other non-anatomical routes for nutrition. * Unable to lie flat for 1h (subset of participants - first 5 participants only). * Claustrophobia requiring medication. * Undergoing active treatment or assessment of an upper digestive tract tumor (stomach/esophagus) * Unable to provide written consent * Patients receiving biguanide anti-hyperglycemic agents (e.g. Metformin). * Insulin dependent diabetics.
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Locations
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BC Cancer Vancouver
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6, Canada
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