Clinical trials
Imaging clinical trials
Below are recruiting imaging clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,164 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03809351RecruitingPhase 1
Brain tau scan add-on for people in the UAB Alzheimer studies
This trial tests an added brain imaging scan that looks for “tau” protein in people already enrolled in the UAB Alzheimer research studies. Results may help researchers better understand Alzheimer’s disease and improve future diagnosis.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 50 years+ - NCT03721822RecruitingPhase 1
Imaging how smoking affects lung inflammation in adults
This Phase 1 study uses special lung imaging to measure inflammation after different types of smoking or vaping. It looks at differences between people and may help researchers understand how smoking-related lung irritation develops.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–45 - NCT03830151RecruitingPhase 1
C-13 pyruvate MRI to help diagnose brain gliomas
This early-phase study tests a special MRI scan using C-13 pyruvate to help identify and understand gliomas (a type of brain tumor) in people with brain tumors going to surgery or biopsy. It may help doctors see tumor signals better before or around the time of your procedure.
Houston, TexasAges 19 years+ - NCT03849963Recruiting
Brain imaging study of energy use and brain chemicals
This study uses MRI scans to measure how your brain uses energy and how certain brain chemicals are made. It’s for healthy adults and can help researchers understand normal brain chemistry and metabolism.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT03830320RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan to look for blood clots in the heart or lungs
This Phase 1 study uses a PET scan to detect blood clots (thrombosis) in specific groups of people. It’s testing how well the scan can find clots and how it should be timed with other heart or illness tests.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT03678389Recruiting
Check feasibility of a coil for pituitary surgery imaging
This trial tests whether a special coil can be placed during pituitary tumor surgery to improve imaging while the surgeon is operating. It may help surgeons see the pituitary area in real time during a transsphenoidal (through the nose) operation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT03606967RecruitingPhase 2
Individualized vaccine added to standard treatment for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a personalized cancer vaccine to durvalumab (an immunotherapy), tremelimumab (another immunotherapy), and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help your immune system recognize your specific tumor features.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03581318Recruiting
Heart MRI study for people with and without heart disease
This study uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to take detailed pictures of the heart. It aims to improve how doctors use heart MRI to diagnose and manage heart conditions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–100 - NCT03582124RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Panitumumab dye to help find lung cancer during surgery
This trial tests a special dye drug (panitumumab-IRDye800) that may help surgeons better see lung cancer areas while operating. If it works, it could improve how well cancer tissue is found and removed during planned lung surgery.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 19 years+ - NCT03604315RecruitingPhase 1
PET/CT scan testing a new radioactive tracer for tumors
This early-phase study uses PET/CT scans to see how well a new radioactive tracer (a tiny dose of a special material) highlights solid tumors in the body. It may help researchers learn whether this tracer can better find and track tumor spots seen on standard scans.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03585153Enrolling by invitation
Pancreas imaging study in people with type 1 diabetes
This study takes pictures of the pancreas in children and teens (and likely adults) with type 1 diabetes soon after diagnosis. The goal is to learn more about how the pancreas changes with diabetes, which may help future care.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 8 years+ - NCT03535545RecruitingPhase 1
PET-MRI imaging test in lung cancer and lung disease
This Phase 1 study tests a radioactive imaging agent to help doctors see disease activity in the lungs using PET/MRI scans. It includes healthy volunteers and people with lung cancer, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, lung transplant–related lung problems, or certain medication-related lung inflammation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT03633955RecruitingPhase 1
Imaging study for people with high-risk leukemia
This early (Phase 1) study tests how a special scan works in people with relapsed or hard-to-treat leukemia types. The scan uses a tracer called 18F FLT, and the study looks to see if it can be done safely (without sedation) and how it relates to treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 4–80 - NCT03649880RecruitingPhase 2
Imaging brain tumors with FMISO in adults
This trial tests whether a new imaging agent called FMISO can help see areas of low oxygen in brain tumors. It may help doctors better target treatment for gliomas.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT03582488Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Tracking brain changes in probable Lewy body dementia
This trial follows people with probable Lewy body dementia over several years to see how the brain changes on MRI and on memory/thinking tests. It may help researchers understand disease progression and improve future care for Lewy body dementia.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03684109Recruiting
MRI scans to study brain tumors using molecular imaging
This study uses special MRI scans to better “characterize” (study) gliomas, a type of brain tumor, using information from your brain tissue. You may be eligible if you’re an adult with a suspected or confirmed glioma and you already need a biopsy or surgery.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03582189Recruiting
MRI guidance during treatment for pancreas or liver cancers
This trial studies using MRI scans to guide radiation therapy for locally advanced pancreas cancer or liver cancer. It may help make radiation planning more precise, either to control the cancer or to ease symptoms.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03541889RecruitingPhase 1
Tracking blood stem cell transplant success with special imaging
This study uses a safe PET scan–type imaging test to look for signs that a stem cell transplant has “taken” (engrafted). It may help doctors understand why some transplants fail and how to improve chances of success.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 4–80 - NCT03526822Recruiting
Study of new glioblastoma using MRI scans and lab markers
This study follows people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma to see how certain lab signals (MMP2 and MMP9) match up with MRI scan features. It may help doctors better understand the disease and how it appears on imaging, but it’s mainly observational.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT03563976Recruiting
Imaging study for lung cancer outcomes
This study looks at medical images from people with lung cancer to see how image findings relate to outcomes. It may help doctors better understand which imaging features predict results for patients.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT03331380Recruiting
Low-energy MRI study for people with or without heart disease
This study tests a special MRI method that uses lower energy exposure. It aims to improve how well researchers can scan the heart and other organs while keeping the scan as safe and comfortable as possible.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT03492762RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET scan study of lung inflammation in never or current smokers
This early research study uses special PET scans to look at lung inflammation linked to a target called CCR2. It may help researchers understand inflammation biology and future treatments, using scan results instead of an investigational drug.
St Louis, MissouriAges 21 years+ - NCT03389100Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Tau PET brain scan study for people without dementia
This trial studies how tau (a protein linked to Alzheimer’s and related conditions) shows up on a special brain scan called tau PET. It also uses MRI and blood work to understand brain changes and who may be at risk, helping researchers improve future diagnosis.
New York, New YorkAges 55–69 - NCT03428009Recruiting
Study links dystonia symptoms to genetic and brain differences
This study looks at how different types of dystonia (movement disorders) relate to genetics and brain findings from scans. You might help researchers understand why symptoms look different from person to person and what patterns may matter.
Dallas, TexasAges 11 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for imaging?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,164 recruiting imaging studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a imaging trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a imaging trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.