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Positron Emission Tomography clinical trials and research

• 21Clinical trials
• 17NIH research projects
• 7Countries

Newest Positron Emission Tomography clinical trials

All recruiting trials (21)

• PD-L1 PET/CT to see primary and metastatic PD-L1-related lesions in adults

  This study tests whether 68Ga/18F-PD-L1 PET/CT can help detect primary and metastatic PD-L1-related tumors in adults.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Tianjin Medical University · Hefei, Anhui and 2 other locations · NCT07618936

• FAPI-PET/CT imaging for diagnosing and staging pancreatic cancer

  This study will try 18F‑FAPI‑74 PET/CT scans in adults with suspected or recurrent pancreatic cancer to see if they detect lymph node spread and distant metastases more accurately.

  Recruiting Phase 2/3 Turku University Hospital · Turku · NCT07098598

• Establishing a cohort for Alzheimer's disease research in China

  This study is trying to understand how brain scans and other health markers relate to Alzheimer's disease in both people with and without cognitive issues in China, to help find ways to detect and prevent the disease early.

  Recruiting Huashan Hospital · Shanghai · NCT06827678

• Using PET/CT imaging to diagnose GLP-1 receptor related diseases

  This study is testing a special imaging scan to see if it can help doctors better diagnose cancer in adults who may have diseases related to GLP-1 receptors.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Tianjin Medical University · Hefei, Anhui and 2 other locations · NCT06725693

• Evaluating PSMA PET/CT Imaging for Prostate Cancer Patients

  This study is testing a special type of imaging called PSMA PET/CT to see if it can help find cancer in adults who have or might have prostate cancer.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Tianjin Medical University · Hefei, Anhui and 2 other locations · NCT06690970

• Evaluating PET/CT for SSTR-related diseases

  This study is testing a new type of PET/CT scan to see if it can help find cancer spots in adults who have tumors related to SSTR diseases.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Tianjin Medical University · Hefei, Anhui and 2 other locations · NCT06690957

• Imaging CXCR4-related diseases using PET/CT

  This study is testing a new type of imaging to see if it can better identify and track diseases related to CXCR4 in patients.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Tianjin Medical University · Hefei, Anhui and 2 other locations · NCT06690736

• Evaluating FAPI PET/CT for Diagnosing FAP-Related Diseases

  This study is testing if a special type of scan can help find cancer in adults who have or might have tumors related to FAP.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Tianjin Medical University · Hefei, Anhui and 2 other locations · NCT06688071

• New PET tracer ([11C]CHDI-00491009) to image mutant huntingtin in Huntington disease

  This project will test a new PET tracer ([11C]CHDI-00491009) to see if it binds mutant huntingtin aggregates in adults with Huntington disease and in healthy volunteers.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 CHDI Foundation, Inc. · Leuven · NCT06634628

• PET imaging of brain and liver inflammation in fatty liver disease

  This research will test whether PET scans using 18F-FDG and 18F-DPA-714 can see inflammation in both the liver and brain of adults with fatty liver disease who have recent or planned liver biopsies.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 University of California, Davis · Sacramento, California · NCT06453915

• PET imaging of STING expression in cancer patients

  This study is testing a new imaging agent to see if it can safely help doctors visualize a specific protein in tumors of adults with cancer, which may improve cancer treatment.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University · Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality · NCT06419361

• Imaging with 68Ga-PSFA in patients with specific cancer markers

  This study is testing a new imaging agent to see if it can help find cancer spots in patients with certain cancer markers.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University · Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality · NCT06387381

• Investigating imaging techniques for diagnosing non-convulsive status epilepticus

  This study is testing three different imaging techniques to see which one best helps doctors diagnose non-convulsive status epilepticus in patients.

  Recruiting Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · Leuven · NCT06017973

• Imaging with a new PET agent for SSTR2 positive diseases

  This study is testing a new imaging agent to see if it can provide better results for patients with SSTR2 positive diseases compared to the current standard imaging method.

  Recruiting The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · Xiamen, Fujian · NCT05873777

• Gene expression profiles in spinal tuberculosis

  This study is trying to see if different gene patterns in spinal tuberculosis can help doctors better understand and treat the disease, especially in people with HIV.

  Recruiting University of Cape Town · Cape Town, Western Cape · NCT05610098

• Understanding serotonin release in Parkinson's disease

  This study is trying to find a way to see changes in the brain of people with Parkinson's disease to help develop new treatments that could slow down the symptoms.

  Recruiting University of Exeter · Exeter, Devon · NCT05516732

• Investigating biomarkers for Parkinson's disease using advanced imaging techniques

  This study is trying to find a marker for Parkinson's disease by using advanced brain scans to see how the disease affects brain chemistry and structure over time.

  Recruiting University of Exeter · Exeter, Devon · NCT05516719

• Using 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT to improve diagnosis and treatment of primary aldosteronism

  This study is testing a new imaging method to see if it can help doctors better diagnose and treat people with primary aldosteronism, a condition that causes high blood pressure.

  Recruiting First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University · Fuzhou, Fujian · NCT05188872

• Stereotactic body radiotherapy for hormone-sensitive prostate cancer with few metastases

  This study is testing whether a special type of targeted radiation therapy combined with standard treatment can help men with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that has spread to a few places live longer and feel better.

  Recruiting at 7 sites Umeå University · Lund, Lund and 6 other locations · NCT04983095

• 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT imaging to detect primary and metastatic cancer lesions

  This study tests whether 68Ga-DOTA/NOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT can help find primary tumors and metastases in adults with various cancers.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University · Fuzhou, Fujian · NCT04499365

• Comparing two types of PET scans for cancer diagnosis

  This study is testing whether a new type of PET scan can find cancer better than the standard scan in patients who have or might have tumors.

  Recruiting The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · Xiamen, Fujian · NCT04416165

NIH-funded research (17)

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.

• A new PET tracer to help diagnose and stage 4R tau-related brain diseases

  A new PET tracer is being tested to help doctors distinguish and stage diseases caused by the 4R form of tau protein in the brain.

  NIH research Enigma Biomedical USA, INC · Knoxville, United States · NIH-11405809

• Dopamine imbalances in OCD and tic disorders explored with brain imaging

  A patient-focused look at how dopamine signaling in specific brain areas relates to OCD and tic disorders using PET imaging.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11330470

• PET scans to measure a brain protein (SV2A) in essential tremor

  This project uses PET brain scans to look for changes in the SV2A protein in people with essential tremor to help diagnose and follow the condition over time.

  NIH research Ut Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, United States · NIH-11303460

• Using PSMA PET-CT scans to improve monitoring during active surveillance for prostate cancer

  This project checks whether adding PSMA PET-CT scans helps find aggressive prostate cancer earlier in men who are being closely watched instead of treated.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11301840

• Understanding how rTMS may reduce brain inflammation in depression and related brain conditions

  This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation (rTMS) changes brain inflammation in people with depression and certain brain conditions.

  NIH research State University New York Stony Brook · Stony Brook, United States · NIH-11284181

• PET imaging of alpha-1 receptors in the brain for PTSD

  A new PET brain scan to visualize alpha-1 adrenoceptors in people with PTSD to help identify who may benefit from prazosin treatment.

  NIH research VA Puget Sound Healthcare System · Seattle, United States · NIH-11247917

• Understanding dopamine receptor changes in OCD and tic disorders

  This study is looking at how certain brain receptors related to dopamine work differently in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder and tic disorders like Tourette syndrome, using special imaging to help find better ways to treat these conditions.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11088268

• Measuring brain proteins to understand essential tremor

  This study is looking at how a special brain protein can help doctors better understand and track essential tremor, so they can improve diagnosis and treatment for people living with this condition.

  NIH research Ut Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, United States · NIH-11072936

• Improving the sensitivity of positron emission tomography imaging systems

  This study is working on making PET scans better by using new technology to help doctors see clearer images, which could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment plans for patients.

  NIH research University of Calif-Lawrenc Berkeley Lab · Berkeley, United States · NIH-11066494

• Evaluating a new imaging technique for monitoring prostate cancer in men on active surveillance

  This study is looking at how a special imaging test called PSMA PET-CT can help doctors better monitor prostate cancer in men who are being watched closely instead of treated right away, with the goal of reducing unnecessary treatments and side effects for those with low-risk cancer.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11052535

• Using advanced imaging to study multiple aspects of Alzheimer's disease

  This study is exploring a new imaging method that uses multiple tracers to get a clearer picture of Alzheimer's disease, helping researchers understand how it progresses and find better ways to diagnose and treat it, all while making sure the imaging is safe and non-invasive for patients.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11044050

• Creating a new imaging tool to visualize brain receptors related to PTSD

  This study is testing a new imaging tool that helps doctors see specific brain receptors linked to PTSD, which could lead to better treatment options for people with this condition.

  NIH research VA Puget Sound Healthcare System · Seattle, United States · NIH-10928070

• Developing advanced detector modules for improved PET imaging

  This study is working on making PET scans better and more affordable by using a new type of material that helps capture images more clearly, which could help doctors diagnose and monitor your health more effectively.

  NIH research University of California at Davis · Davis, United States · NIH-10896161

• New methods for faster and more accurate brain and heart imaging

  This study is working on a new way to make PET scans faster and clearer, which could help doctors better diagnose and monitor heart and cancer conditions while using less radiation for patients.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-10812471

• Improving PET imaging using a new method with bismuth germanate

  This study is exploring a new way to make PET scans clearer and more accurate by using a special material called bismuth germanate, which helps improve the timing of the images, making it easier for doctors to diagnose and plan treatments for different health issues.

  NIH research University of California at Davis · Davis, United States · NIH-10808041

• Developing advanced materials to improve cancer imaging with PET scans

  This study is testing a new technology that could make PET scans better for spotting cancer and heart disease, helping doctors see important details more clearly so they can provide more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans for patients.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-10685592

• Measuring brain glucose metabolism with a portable PET camera.

  This study is testing a new portable brain scanner that can measure how your brain uses sugar without needing any needles, making it easier for people with mental health or brain conditions to get checked more often and in different places.

  NIH research New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC · New York, United States · NIH-10127637

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How many Positron Emission Tomography clinical trials are recruiting right now?

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

Where are these trials running?

In 7 countries. The most sites are in China (13 trials), Belgium (2 trials), United Kingdom (2 trials), Sweden (1 trial), United States (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Early Phase 1: 5, Phase 2/3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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