Using I-124 PET/CT imaging for thyroid cancer evaluation
Official title: CLINICAL UTILITY AND FEASIBILITY OF I-124 PET/CT IMAGING AND DOSIMETRY IN PATIENTS WITH THYROID CANCER
Run by Miami Cancer Research Center, Inc. · NCT06443866 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new type of imaging to see if it can help doctors better understand and treat thyroid cancer in both newly diagnosed patients and those with ongoing concerns.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Miami Cancer Research Center, Inc. Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (North Miami, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2029 |
| Study ends | December 2029 |
| Registry record updated | June 5, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06443866 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who have undergone total thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer and may have residual or metastatic disease.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cancers metastatic to the thyroid or those under 18 years old 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 aims to assess the clinical utility of I-124 PET/CT imaging and dosimetry in patients with thyroid cancer. It focuses on evaluating the extent of remnant tissue after total thyroidectomy, distinguishing between nodal metastases and remnant tissue, and assessing responses to RAI ablation. Additionally, it will evaluate suspected recurrent or metastatic disease and the RAI avidity of recurrent thyroid cancer in patients undergoing treatment with thyroid kinase inhibitors. The study includes both newly diagnosed patients and those with known or suspected disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of thyroid cancer evaluations and improve treatment decisions for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of PET imaging in cancer evaluation is established, the specific application of I-124 PET/CT for thyroid cancer is less common and may represent a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Post-total thyroidectomy patients with diagnosis of thyroid cancer, any histology, subtype, any ATA risk category, for evaluation for residual disease, cervical or remote metastatic disease * Patients with known or suspected recurrent/metastatic thyroid cancer, identified by ultrasound (US), CT/MR/FDG-PET\|CT or elevated thyroglobulin (Tg). * Pretreatment and post-treatment evaluation of patients with thyroid cancer deemed RAI-indifferent/refractory who are considered for TKI * Age ≥ 18 * Ability and willingness to give a written consent * Life expectancy \> 3 months * ECOG performance status ≤ 2 Exclusion Criteria * Cancers metastatic to thyroid * Age \< 18 * Inability or unwillingness to give a written consent * Life expectancy \< 3 months * ECOG performance status ≥ 3 * Pregnant and nursing women.
Where it's running
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Miami Cancer Research Center
North Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Seza Gulec, MD — Ceo, Mcrc
- Study coordinator: Seza Gulec, MD
- Email: sezagulec@gmail.com
- Phone: 786-693-0821
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.