New imaging technique aims to spot hidden oxygen shortage in lung tumors
NCT ID NCT02701699
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether a special PET scan using a tracer called FAZA can detect low oxygen (hypoxia) in lung cancer tumors. Hypoxia can affect how tumors grow and respond to treatments like radiation. About 36 adults with stage II or III lung cancer will get one FAZA PET scan before starting radiotherapy to see if this imaging method works well.
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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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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2014
- Expected to finish
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Jun 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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years 2. Patients with stage II or III lung cancer (both NSCLC and SCLC) qualifying for radiotherapy to the primary tumor, with or without treatment of mediastinal or hilar lymph nodes 3. Intention to treat using radiotherapy according to the current treatment policies of the PMH Lung Group 4. Concurrent systemic therapy allowed 5. A negative serum pregnancy test within the two week interval immediately prior to PET-CT imaging, in women of child-bearing age 6. Ability to provide written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous radiotherapy to intended treatment volumes. 2. Previous systemic therapy 3. Active malignancy other than lung cancer 4. Unable to remain supine for more than 60 minutes 5. Pregnancy 6. Age less than 18 years old 7. Failure to provide written informed consent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada
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