Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating PET/CT Imaging for Advanced Colorectal Cancer

Official title: The Role of 18F-FDG and 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT in the Diagnosis and the Efficacy Evaluation of Advanced Colorectal Cancer (peritoneal Metastasis With/without Other Metastases)

Run by Ruijin Hospital · NCT06601075 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if two types of PET/CT imaging can help doctors see how well conversion therapy is working for patients with advanced colorectal cancer and peritoneal metastasis.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorRuijin Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2025
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2026
Study endsMarch 31, 2029
Registry record updatedJanuary 22, 2025
Trial IDNCT06601075 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed colorectal cancer and suspected peritoneal metastasis.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of other malignant diseases in the last five years or severe mental health issues may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of 18F-FDG and 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT imaging in assessing the outcomes of conversion therapy for patients with advanced colorectal cancer, particularly those with peritoneal metastasis. Participants will undergo imaging at baseline and again after three months of therapy, with results compared to histopathological and clinical assessments. The goal is to determine the prognostic value of these imaging techniques in this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment evaluation for patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results using PET/CT imaging in cancer diagnosis, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologically confirmed colorectal cancer, clinical or other imaging suspicion of peritoneal metastasis with or without other distant metastases.
2. Patients voluntarily enrolled in this study by signing an informed consent form
3. Age ≥ 18 years
4. Expected life expectancy ≥ 3 months
5. Adequate organ and bone marrow function
6. Willingness to adhere to the study protocol and follow-up programme

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
2. Patients with a history of other malignant diseases in the last 5 years, except cured skin cancer and carcinoma in situ of cervix
3. Severe mental disease, uncontrolled epilepsy, or central nervous system disease
4. Subjects with current concurrent interstitial pneumonitis or interstitial lung disease, or subjects with previous interstitial pneumonitis or interstitial lung disease requiring hormonal therapy, or subjects with other conditions that may interfere with the judgement and management of immune-related pulmonary toxicity, e.g., pulmonary fibrosis, organising pneumonia (e.g., occlusive bronchiectasis), pulmonary fibrosis, organising pneumonia (e.g., occlusive bronchiectasis), pneumoconiosis, Drug-associated pneumonia, idiopathic pneumonia, active pneumonia, or severe pulmonary impairment on CT; and active tuberculosis

Where it's running

  • Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University of Medicine
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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