New imaging techniques to improve cancer diagnosis
Innovative Scan Protocols With Combined Long Axial FOV PET and Spectral CT for Improved Quantification in Oncology
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-11047159
This study is testing new ways to take faster and better scans for breast cancer using advanced imaging techniques, which could help doctors understand blood flow and sugar use in tumors, making the whole process easier and more accurate for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11047159 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative scan protocols that combine long axial field-of-view PET and spectral CT imaging to enhance the quality of cancer diagnostics. By creating methods to obtain high-quality dynamic information from both imaging modalities, the project aims to reduce the overall scan time to approximately 20 minutes, making the process more efficient and less burdensome for patients. The study will evaluate how these advanced imaging techniques can quantify blood flow and glucose metabolism specifically in breast cancer, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with breast cancer who require imaging for treatment planning or monitoring.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to breast cancer or those who do not require imaging studies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more accurate cancer diagnoses, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for cancer diagnostics, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in the field.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KARP, JOEL S — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: KARP, JOEL S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.