New methods for evaluating lymphoma treatment response using PET/CT imaging

Optimization of 18F-FDG PET/CT Response Assessment and Prognostic Evaluation Strategies for High-Metabolism Lymphoma

Ruijin Hospital · NCT06795113

This study is testing a new way to see how well lymphoma treatments are working by looking at PET/CT scans from 4,000 patients to help doctors make better decisions about care.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment4000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
SponsorRuijin Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
Trial IDNCT06795113 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to develop a novel approach for assessing treatment response in patients with high-metabolic lymphoma by analyzing PET/CT imaging data. It involves a multicenter retrospective cohort design, utilizing data from 2,000 patients treated at Ruijin Hospital and an additional 2,000 patients from other institutions. The study compares end-of-treatment PET results with interim PET results to establish a new response assessment method, contrasting it with the existing Lugano classification criteria. The goal is to provide clinicians with more accurate tools for evaluating treatment efficacy and predicting patient prognosis.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with histopathologically confirmed high-metabolic lymphoma who have undergone 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging at various treatment stages.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of prior antitumor treatment or other concurrent malignancies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate evaluations of treatment response in lymphoma, improving patient management and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using PET/CT imaging for lymphoma assessment, but this specific approach is novel and untested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histopathologically confirmed high-metabolic lymphoma
2. Underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging before, during, and after treatment
3. Treated with a standard first-line therapeutic regimen according to lymphoma treatment guidelines and individualized patient-specific considerations
4. Complete clinicopathological and follow-up data available Exclusion Criteria

1: History of prior antitumor treatment 2: History of other malignancies 3: Incomplete clinical data or imaging records 4: Presence of other concurrent malignant tumors

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Lymphoma, PET/CT, lymphoma, 18F-FDG

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.