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PET/CT clinical trials and research

• 15Clinical trials
• 28NIH research projects
• 4Countries

Newest PET/CT clinical trials

All recruiting trials (15)

• Omni 128 cm PET/CT imaging system: comparing new scanner with standard PET/CT

  This study tests a new Omni 128 cm PET/CT scanner by having adults with a planned clinical PET/CT also undergo an extra research scan to compare image quality.

  Recruiting GE Healthcare · Stanford, California · NCT07857161

• DLL3-targeted PET/CT for small cell lung cancer

  This study tests whether DLL3-targeted PET/CT can better detect lesions in people with suspected or confirmed small cell lung cancer compared with standard imaging.

  Recruiting The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · Xiamen, Fujian · NCT07677787

• FAP-targeted PET and near-infrared fluorescence imaging for resectable non-small cell lung cancer

  We are testing whether FAP-targeted PET and near-infrared fluorescence can help find residual tumor and guide surgery in people with stage II–IIIB resectable non-small cell lung cancer after neoadjuvant therapy.

  Recruiting Peking University People's Hospital · Beijing, Beijing Municipality · NCT07498933

• PET scan targeting CDH3 for lung tumors

  This will test whether a new PET imaging agent called 68Ga-TOI-1 that targets CDH3 can better detect and stage lung tumors and help tell malignant from benign pulmonary nodules in adults with suspected or confirmed non-small cell lung cancer.

  Recruiting Peking University People's Hospital · Beijing, Beijing Municipality · NCT07487883

• 68Ga-XACP3 PET/CT for detecting prostate cancer lesions

  This study will test whether 68Ga-XACP3 PET/CT can find tumor lesions in adults with prostate cancer or suspected recurrence compared with the standard 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT.

  Recruiting The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · Xiamen, Fujian · NCT07242014

• Using 68Ga-MY6349 PET/CT to track response to Trop2 antibody‑drug therapy in NSCLC

  This will see if serial 68Ga-MY6349 PET/CT scans can predict how people with metastatic NSCLC respond to Trop2-targeted antibody‑drug treatment.

  Recruiting The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · Xiamen, Fujian · NCT07151898

• 68Ga-MY6349 PET/CT to detect Trop-2 in solid tumors

  This scan will see if a new 68Ga-MY6349 PET/CT can detect Trop‑2 on tumors in adults with solid tumors.

  Recruiting The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · Xiamen, Fujian · NCT07046702

• Using 68Ga‑MY6349 PET/CT to track response to Trop2‑targeted therapy in breast cancer

  This study tries to see if repeated 68Ga‑MY6349 PET/CT scans can predict how well Trop2‑targeted antibody‑drug conjugate (Trop2‑ADC) treatment will work for adults with metastatic breast cancer.

  Recruiting The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · Xiamen, Fujian · NCT07046689

• Comparing two PET imaging agents for prostate cancer diagnosis

  This study is testing a new PET imaging agent for prostate cancer to see if it works better than an existing one in diagnosing the disease and spotting any spread or recurrence.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 Anhui Provincial Hospital · Hefei, Anhui · NCT06756334

• 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT for axillary lymph node status after neoadjuvant therapy in clinically node-positive breast cancer

  This will see if 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT can find residual cancer in underarm (axillary) lymph nodes after neoadjuvant treatment in people with clinically node-positive breast cancer.

  Recruiting Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · NCT06559371

• Registry assessing PSMA PET outcomes in prostate cancer

  This study is testing if PSMA PET imaging can help doctors better understand the outcomes for men with prostate cancer compared to traditional methods.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Essen · Essen · NCT06320223

• Targeting Integrin αvβ6 for PET Imaging in Cancer

  This study is testing a new imaging tool to see if it can help doctors better diagnose and stage certain cancers, like lung and breast cancer, by using a special scan that targets a specific protein found in tumors.

  Recruiting Zhongnan Hospital · Wuhan, Hubei · NCT05835570

• Using PET/CT to monitor head and neck cancer after treatment

  This study is testing if a special imaging scan can help find any return of head and neck cancer in patients who have finished their treatment.

  Recruiting Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet · Copenhagen, Copenhagen · NCT05707078

• CXCR4-targeted PET/CT for hematologic cancers

  This study will test whether a CXCR4-targeted PET/CT scan (68Ga‑pentixafor) finds and stages blood-cancer lesions better than the standard 18F‑FDG PET/CT in people with newly diagnosed or relapsed hematological malignancies.

  Recruiting Zhongnan Hospital · Wuhan, Hubei · NCT05255926

• Using 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT to visualize malignant tumors

  This study is testing a new imaging method using a special agent to see if it can help doctors better spot and understand malignant tumors, especially in gastrointestinal cancers.

  Recruiting Zhongnan Hospital · Wuhan, Hubei · NCT05034146

NIH-funded research (28)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Adding PSMA PET/CT imaging to liver cancer care for veterans

  This project tests a new PET imaging approach to help diagnose and guide treatment for liver cancer in veterans.

  NIH research Miami VA Health Care System · Miami, United States · NIH-11548307

• New ways to cut radiation and time in kids’ PET/CT scans

  A project to dramatically reduce radiation dose and scan time for pediatric PET/CT imaging using new deep learning tools so children diagnosed with cancer (and other conditions) can stay safe during imaging.

  NIH research University of Cincinnati · Cincinnati, United States · NIH-11450391

• High-Performance Brain PET Imaging with Whole-Body PET for Cancer Care

  A new brain PET scanner, used with a whole-body PET, could improve cancer diagnosis and monitoring by giving sharper brain and body images in one session.

  NIH research University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-11447754

• PET/CT imaging to detect chemotherapy-related vascular harm in young cancer patients

  A non-invasive PET/CT scan method using standard care imaging is being tested to identify which pediatric and young adult cancer patients are at higher risk of blood clots from chemotherapy.

  NIH research Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp · Columbus, United States · NIH-11396394

• Brain PET/CT Scanner for Alzheimer's research at Pitt

  A new brain PET/CT scanner will modernize Pittsburgh’s imaging program to support ongoing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11338681

• Advanced motion correction for cardiac PET/CT to improve cancer patient care

  A Yale-led project will develop data-driven motion correction methods to improve heart PET/CT images in cancer patients, using 82Rb tracer without external tracking.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11325084

• Dual-tracer PET/CT scans to image blood flow and nerve activity in diabetic leg disease

  This work uses two PET tracers to take detailed pictures of blood flow and nerve signals in people with diabetes who have or are at risk for peripheral artery disease.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11238505

• PET/CT scans and blood tests to guide immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and focused radiation for metastatic lung cancer

  This project combines PET/CT imaging and blood immune tests to help identify which people with metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer will benefit from immunotherapy plus chemotherapy and targeted radiation.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-11237966

• Imaging techniques for understanding blood flow issues in diabetic patients

  This study is looking at how diabetes impacts blood flow and nerve health in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) by using special imaging to see what's happening in their legs, with the goal of finding better ways to manage and treat their condition.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11237395

• Using past and present PET/CT scans to improve lymphoma imaging

  Creating AI that reads multiple PET/CT scans over time to help doctors more accurately find and track lymphoma in adults.

  NIH research University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, United States · NIH-11230216

• Improving PET/CT imaging for lung cancer immunotherapy

  This project builds better PET/CT imaging methods and a shared online resource to help immunotherapy for people with non-small cell lung cancer.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-11182720

• Using PET/CT scans to spot vein inflammation and clot risk in children and young adults with cancer

  This project uses PET/CT scans with a glucose tracer to look for vein inflammation that may signal higher risk of dangerous blood clots in children, adolescents, and young adults receiving chemotherapy.

  NIH research Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp · Columbus, United States · NIH-11132970

• Finding Early Alzheimer's Disease Changes with Tau PET/CT Scans

  This project uses special brain scans to find early signs of Alzheimer's disease in people who may be just starting to show changes.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11109625

• Understanding how blood tests and scans show treatment response in metastatic breast cancer

  This project looks at how changes in blood markers and specialized scans can show if treatment is working for people with metastatic breast cancer that has spread to the bones.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-11095754

• Improving PET/CT scanning for better treatment of head and neck cancer

  This study is working on a new, affordable PET/CT scanner that helps doctors find and understand small tumors in patients with head and neck cancers better, so they can make smarter treatment choices and help reduce side effects.

  NIH research West Virginia University · Morgantown, United States · NIH-11085117

• Improving cardiac imaging with advanced motion correction technologies

  This study is working on improving heart scans using a special imaging technique called PET, making them clearer and more accurate by reducing the blurriness caused by movement, like breathing or heartbeats, so that doctors can better understand your heart health without needing extra equipment.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11076288

• Imaging techniques for understanding blood flow issues in diabetic patients

  This study is looking at how diabetes impacts blood flow and nerve function in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), especially those who have leg pain or serious circulation issues, to help understand how these problems affect their everyday lives.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11001194

• Investigating how imaging and blood tests can predict responses to lung cancer treatments

  This study is looking at how well patients with advanced lung cancer respond to a mix of chemotherapy and immunotherapy by using special imaging and blood tests, with the goal of personalizing treatments to help improve survival and reduce side effects.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-10992106

• Improving PET/CT imaging for better lymphoma treatment decisions

  This study is working on using smart computer programs to better analyze PET/CT scans for lymphoma patients, helping doctors get more accurate information about how well treatments are working, so patients can receive more tailored and effective care.

  NIH research University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, United States · NIH-10988306

• Evaluating blood and imaging tests to measure treatment response in metastatic breast cancer with bone involvement

  This study is looking at how tracking changes in tumor DNA and using special imaging can help us understand how well treatment is working for people with breast cancer that has spread to the bones, so we can better predict their health outcomes.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-10910869

• Improving imaging techniques for lung cancer treatments

  This study is looking to improve how we use special imaging techniques to see how well new lung cancer treatments are working for patients with non-small cell lung cancer, using advanced technology that can be easily accessed online.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-10906117

• Improving the measurement and staging of lymphoma using advanced imaging techniques

  This study is working on new ways to use advanced imaging techniques to help doctors better diagnose and monitor diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), so that patients like you can receive more accurate treatment plans.

  NIH research University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-10893984

• Acquiring a new imaging scanner for small animal studies

  This study is all about getting a new, advanced scanner to help researchers at the University of Wisconsin take better pictures of small animals, which will help them learn more about how to treat cancer and improve therapies.

  NIH research University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, United States · NIH-10854419

• Advanced imaging system for studying diseases in animals

  This study is working to upgrade the imaging technology at the Yale PET Center so that researchers can better see how diseases like cancer and heart conditions affect different animals, which will help improve treatments for both pets and people.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-10853946

• A new imaging system for studying cancer in small animals

  This study is all about getting a new, advanced scanner to help scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center better understand how cancer grows and responds to treatments in mice and rats, which could lead to better therapies for people with cancer.

  NIH research Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research · New York, United States · NIH-10852626

• A new imaging system for humans and primates

  This study is all about getting a new, advanced imaging machine to help researchers better understand and treat conditions like Alzheimer's disease and other genetic disorders, making it easier for scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College to work together on important health projects.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-10632928

• Improving cancer imaging by correcting for breathing motion

  This study is working on making cancer scans clearer and more accurate by creating special techniques that adjust for how each patient breathes, which can help doctors better see and measure tumors, especially for those who have irregular breathing.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-10436864

• Using ultrasound sensors to improve MRI and PET/CT imaging accuracy

  This study is looking at how combining ultrasound sensors with MRI and PET/CT scans can make medical images clearer and more accurate, which could help doctors better detect and treat cancers and other health issues.

  NIH research Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-10092861

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Quick answers

How many PET/CT clinical trials are recruiting right now?

15, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 4 countries. The most sites are in China (12 trials), United States (1 trial), Germany (1 trial), Denmark (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Early Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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