Clinical trials
Positron Emission Tomography clinical trials
Below are recruiting positron emission tomography clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 344 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07578116RecruitingPhase 3
Adding surgery and radiation for her2-positive breast cancer with a few spread spots
This trial tests whether adding surgery and radiation to the usual HER2-targeted treatment helps people with breast cancer that has spread to a few spots. You must have HER2-positive cancer that is newly spread, and you must be able to receive radiation to all tumor sites.
Jonesboro, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07569926RecruitingPhase 4
Fluciclovine PET scan for prostate cancer recurrence detection
This study tests whether a newer type of imaging scan (called fluciclovine PET) can find where prostate cancer has come back when an earlier scan (PSMA PET) didn't show clear results. The goal is to help doctors better plan treatment for men whose cancer has returned after surgery or radiation.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07567196Recruiting
PET imaging to guide surgery for aggressive brain tumors
This trial tests whether using a special PET scan (a type of imaging that shows tumor activity) during brain tumor surgery helps doctors remove more of the tumor safely. You would have a high-grade glioma (an aggressive brain cancer) and be scheduled for surgery.
Torino, TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT06696326Recruiting
New PET scan for prostate cancer detection
This study tests a new type of PET/CT scan that uses a special tracer (68Ga-MY6349) to better see prostate cancer in the body. It may help doctors find cancer that has come back or spread, so you can get the right treatment sooner.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–90 - NCT07544992RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T Cells for Recurrent High-Grade Brain Tumors
This trial tests genetically engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) injected directly into the brain to treat recurring or worsening high-grade gliomas. The cells are designed to recognize and attack tumor cells that have specific markers (EGFR and IL13Rα2).
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07548099Recruiting
PET scan study of aorta inflammation in aneurysm patients
This research uses a special imaging scan (PET/CT) to take detailed pictures of inflammation in the aorta (the main blood vessel from your heart). Researchers want to understand why some people develop bulges in their aorta called aneurysms. If you have an aneurysm or are a healthy volunteer, this study may help improve how doctors detect and treat this condition.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06017973Recruiting
Imaging tests for possible non-convulsive status epilepticus
This trial uses advanced imaging scans (PET-MRI) to help doctors better understand and manage a type of seizure that doesn't cause convulsions. It may help improve diagnosis and treatment for people with this condition.
LeuvenAges 16 years+ - NCT07488819Recruiting
Brain imaging study for people with PTSD or alcohol use disorder
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) to look at a protein called PDE4B in people with PTSD or alcohol use disorder. It may help researchers understand these conditions better.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - NCT07463625Recruiting
PET scan for finding ACTH-secreting pituitary tumors
This trial tests a special PET scan using a tracer called FET to locate tiny ACTH-producing pituitary tumors (microadenomas) causing Cushing's disease. It might help guide surgery by identifying exactly where the tumor is in the gland.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT07457736RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing a new imaging agent for the brain
This study tests a new radioactive dye called [18F]GATT-44 to see how well it can show a specific brain protein on a PET scan. It may help researchers better understand brain conditions in the future.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT07419178Recruiting
New scan test for scarring in blood cancers
This study tests a new way to detect scar tissue in the bone marrow using a special scan and blood test. It might help doctors see how your disease is changing without needing a bone marrow biopsy.
Parma, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT05662189Recruiting
PET scan study of beta cell function in diabetes
This study uses a special PET scan to measure how well insulin-producing cells (“beta cells”) in the pancreas are working in people with diabetes. It’s meant to help researchers understand diabetes biology and test whether the scan can reflect beta cell function.
Parma, PrAges 18–75 - NCT05614310Recruiting
Brain scan study to spot early Alzheimer’s
This study uses MRI brain scans and memory tests to help detect early Alzheimer’s disease. It compares people with Alzheimer’s (diagnosed by a clinician) with people without memory problems to see which scan and test results stand out.
AberdeenAges 18 years+ - NCT07213219Recruiting
PET-MRI scan for Parkinson's with sleep behavior disorder
This trial uses a combined PET and MRI scan to study the brain's reward system in people with Parkinson's disease who also have REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). It aims to understand how the brain changes and may help guide future treatments.
Clermont-FerrandAges 45–80 - NCT07217028RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of a new PET tracer for head and neck cancer
This study tests a new radioactive tracer called [18F]NOTA-ABY030 to see if it's safe for people with head and neck cancer that may have spread. The tracer lights up cancer cells on a PET scan, helping doctors find tumors more clearly.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07206238Recruiting
Orbital blood vessel inflammation in optic nerve disease
This study uses MRI scans to look at inflammation in blood vessels around the eye in two conditions: giant cell arteritis (GCA, a type of blood vessel inflammation) and ischemic optic neuropathy (a condition where the optic nerve doesn't get enough blood). The goal is to better understand how inflammation affects the optic nerve and vision, which could help guide future treatments.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT07188532Recruiting
Personalized high-dose radiation for Ewing sarcoma
This trial tests a personalized radiation therapy that adjusts the dose based on your tumor. It aims to improve treatment for Ewing sarcoma while limiting side effects.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 2 years+ - NCT07144085RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new PET scan tracer for cancer diagnosis
This trial tests a new type of PET/CT scan that uses a special tracer (called ⁶⁸Ga-FXX489) to help find and diagnose cancers. It is for people who are strongly suspected to have cancer and want to see if this new imaging method can help their doctors learn more about their disease.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–80 - NCT07120776Recruiting
PET scan study for chest pain in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
This trial uses a special PET scan to see if the drug Mavacamten (Camzyos) helps improve blood flow to the heart muscle in people with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) who have chest pain or shortness of breath. If you already take Mavacamten as part of your usual care, the study will compare your PET scan results before and after treatment.
ManchesterAges 18 years+ - NCT07115017Recruiting
Testing a new PET scan tracer for brain inflammation in MS
This study uses a new radioactive tracer called [18F]-FZTA during a PET scan to see inflammation in the brain. Researchers want to test this tracer in both healthy adults and people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to see if it can help detect MS activity.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07112053RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine with hormone therapy or chemo for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a vaccine (STEMVAC) given with your standard hormone therapy or chemotherapy. It is for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who are already on certain treatments. The goal is to see if adding the vaccine can help control the cancer better.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07098598RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Using FAPI-PET to diagnose pancreatic cancer
This trial uses a special imaging scan called FAPI-PET to help doctors better diagnose pancreatic cancer. If you are suspected of having pancreatic cancer or a recurrence, this study may help confirm or clarify your diagnosis.
TurkuAges 18–85 - NCT07089641RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ERAS-801 for recurrent or newly diagnosed glioblastoma with EGFR changes
This trial tests an experimental drug called ERAS-801 for people with a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma or gliosarcoma that has a specific genetic change (EGFR amplification or mutation). The study has two groups: one for people whose tumor has come back after treatment, and another for older adults (70+) who are newly diagnosed. The drug targets the EGFR pathway, which may help slow tumor growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07087964Recruiting
PET scans to better understand multiple myeloma risk and disease
This study uses a special imaging test called a PET scan to learn more about multiple myeloma and how it responds to treatment. The results may help doctors better predict outcomes and tailor care for people with newly diagnosed disease.
Antwerp, AntwerpenAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for positron emission tomography?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 344 recruiting positron emission tomography 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 positron emission tomography 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 positron emission tomography 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
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