Clinical trials
PET clinical trials
Below are recruiting pet clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 574 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06008704Recruiting
PET scan study of pain in Parkinson's disease
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) to look at the serotonin system in people with Parkinson's who have chronic pain. The goal is to understand why some people feel pain and how the brain chemical serotonin might be involved.
Toulouse, Haute-GaronneAges 40–80 - NCT05806697Recruiting
Study of brain scan clues in people worried about memory
This extension study looks for predictors—measurable clues—linked to memory changes in older adults who feel their memory is worsening. You may be asked to have an amyloid PET scan, which can help researchers understand what might be driving memory concerns.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 70–95 - NCT05796102Recruiting
Testing an MRI-PET scan for esophagus cancer planning
This study tests whether a combined PET-MRI scan can be done safely and used to help plan treatment for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. It may improve how doctors map the cancer and plan radiation therapy, but it is mainly a feasibility (testing-setup) study.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05758662Recruiting
PET-CT and heart ultrasound study valve changes after TAVI
This study looks at whether certain valve blood clots (called “subclinical leaflet thrombosis”) and different valve types are linked to valve aging over time. It uses a special PET-CT scan and an echocardiogram to measure changes in the heart valve about five years after TAVI.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05772481Recruiting
PET-MRI scan test for rectal cancer after pre-surgery treatment
This study looks at whether a special scan called PET-MRI can better show how rectal cancer responds to treatment given before surgery. If it works well, it could help doctors plan the right next steps after chemoradiotherapy.
StrasbourgAges 18–75 - NCT05553041RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET-MRI scan test for aggressive brain tumors in children
This early-phase study uses a special PET scan plus MRI to help doctors tell apart tumor changes in children with aggressive gliomas. It may help find whether treatment is working or if the tumor is progressing, while also mapping tumor activity in the brain.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–21 - NCT05653622RecruitingPhase 2
FDOPA PET–guided radiation planning for glioblastoma patients
This Phase 2 trial tests a radiation “planning” approach guided by an FDOPA PET scan. It aims to better target glioblastoma tissue in people who can’t follow the standard STUPP treatment plan.
Nancy, DeAges 18 years+ - NCT05647564Recruiting
PET/CT scan to study why prostate cancer resists treatment
This study uses a PET/CT scan to learn how and why prostate cancer becomes resistant to treatment. It may help researchers better match future therapy choices for people whose prostate cancer is progressing.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05553899Recruiting
PET-MRI scans for monitoring children’s brain tumor return
This study checks whether a special scan called PET-MRI can better tell if a child’s brain tumor has come back after treatment. It may help doctors decide faster and more accurately when changes seen on regular MRI are true tumor recurrence.
Sheffield, South YorkshireAges 8–18 - NCT05582200Recruiting
PET brain scan to study inflammation cells in Alzheimer’s
This study uses a special PET brain scan to look at two types of brain immune cells in people with Alzheimer’s. It may help researchers better understand Alzheimer’s and how these cells change over time.
Houston, TexasAges 18–90 - NCT05097274Recruiting
PET-CT scan for men with prostate cancer and a DNA repair mutation
This study uses a special scan (FCH-PET-CT) to help doctors see prostate cancer more clearly in men who have a known gene change involved in DNA repair. It’s meant to improve staging and assessment, especially around when imaging is needed.
London, Sutton, SurreyAges 18 years+ - NCT05452889RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET scan study in pulmonary hypertension related to scleroderma
This early study uses a PET scan (a type of imaging test) to better understand lung blood-vessel disease in people who have pulmonary hypertension related to scleroderma. It may help researchers find how imaging signals relate to disease and risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT05160480Enrolling by invitation
Total-body PET scan using FDA-approved tracers for prostate or NET cancer
This pilot study tests a total-body PET scan with approved tracer medicines to help detect cancer spread in people with suspected metastatic prostate cancer or certain neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). You may be able to join if recent scans already suggest metastasis and you can safely complete the scan timing and positioning.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05008146RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain imaging study for cocaine use disorder interactions
This early-phase study uses brain imaging to understand how cocaine use disorder affects brain function. It may help researchers learn more about brain pathways involved in craving and treatment targets.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–55 - NCT04999215RecruitingPhase 3
Test whether F-choline PET scans help in new conditions
This study checks how useful an F-choline PET scan is for finding information in people with known or suspected conditions. It may help doctors decide what to look for or how to guide care in “new and emerging” situations.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT04927416RecruitingPhase 2
Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT scan in metastatic thyroid cancer
This study tests whether a specific special scan (68-Gallium DOTATATE PET/CT) can help doctors better see where thyroid cancer has spread. It focuses on certain types of thyroid cancer and compares how well the scan images metastases.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–98 - NCT04824014RecruitingPhase 2
PET imaging for ER+ advanced breast cancer
This trial uses a special PET scan called 4FMFES-PET to take detailed pictures of ER-positive breast cancer that has spread. It helps doctors see where the cancer is and how active it is, which may guide treatment decisions.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT04390009RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Whole-body PET scans in people with multiple sclerosis
This early study tests how whole-body PET-CT scans can be used in people with multiple sclerosis (and compares with healthy volunteers). It may help researchers understand what the scan can show in MS throughout the body.
Ladera Ranch, CaliforniaAges 25–55 - NCT03998852RecruitingPhase 3
PET study of brain chemical changes in stroke apathy
This Phase 3 trial uses special brain scans (PET) to understand what brain chemical systems are involved in apathy after stroke. Your results may help researchers better understand the cause of apathy and guide future treatments.
BordeauxAges 18–75 - NCT03853915Recruiting
PET scan and HPV testing during chemoradiation for cervical cancer
This study looks at whether a PET scan (FDG-PET/CT) and blood HPV testing can help track cervical cancer responses during and after standard chemo-radiation. It may help doctors better understand who is responding and who may need different care.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03860857RecruitingPhase 3
Study biomarkers in memory aging and brain health
This Phase 3 study looks for blood/brain “biomarkers” linked to aging, memory changes, and early brain degeneration. It may help researchers better identify who is at risk and how biology relates to thinking and memory, using brain scans and thinking tests.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT03495427RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
PSMA PET scan to find early prostate cancer spread
This study uses a PSMA PET scan to look for early spread of prostate cancer in men with higher-risk genetic test results (Decipher score above 0.45). It may help doctors spot metastases sooner so treatment decisions can be better targeted.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03966443Recruiting
Fluciclovine PET/CT scan for people with multiple myeloma
This trial studies how a special PET/CT scan (using fluciclovine) may help doctors evaluate multiple myeloma. You might be eligible if you’re a candidate for stem cell transplant (ASCT).
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT04072653Recruiting
Sentinel node biopsy versus watchful waiting after PET
This trial studies whether taking a sample from the sentinel lymph node (a first lymph node that can be involved) improves care compared with observation, after a breast cancer PET scan of the armpit area. It may help people with certain early breast cancers avoid unnecessary procedures if the lymph nodes look negative on scans.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pet?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 574 recruiting pet 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 pet 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 pet 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.