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 356 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05793008Recruiting
Studying heart stress syndrome in sepsis using heart scans
This study looks at Takotsubo (also called stress cardiomyopathy) and heart problems caused by sepsis using specialized heart imaging (including PET). The goal is to better understand what triggers these conditions and how the heart is affected, which may improve diagnosis and care.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT05888532RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a copper-based scan and treatment in advanced cancers
This Phase 1/2 trial studies a copper-labeled medicine called 64Cu-GRIP B in people with advanced, metastatic cancers. It may help doctors see where cancer is and how well the drug works, especially alongside immune checkpoint therapy for some cancer types.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05957250Recruiting
PET scan study to better image pancreatic and bile duct cancer
This study uses a special PET scan drug (Ga-FAPI-46) to create clearer pictures of pancreatic and bile duct cancers. It may help doctors decide on the best next steps—especially before surgery—by checking tumor size and looking for spread.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05996432RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Using imaging to guide radiation therapy for head and neck cancer or brain tumors
This trial uses a special PET scan tracer called 18F-FMISO to see areas of low oxygen (hypoxia) in your tumor. The results may help doctors adjust your radiation plan to target those areas more precisely.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06003556RecruitingPhase 2
PSMA-guided ablation for prostate cancer
This trial tests a targeted treatment for prostate cancer using PSMA imaging to guide ablation (removal) of the tumor. It may help men with early-stage, localized cancer that hasn't spread.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 50 years+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06056830RecruitingPhase 3
PET scan for high-risk prostate cancer before surgery
This trial uses a special PET scan to find prostate cancer cells before surgery. It may help doctors see where the cancer is located and if it has spread.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06057844Recruiting
PET scan to detect active blood clots
This study uses a special PET scan to see if it can detect active blood clots. It is looking for healthy volunteers to help test the imaging method, not people who already have a clot.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06086704RecruitingPhase 2
PET/MRI scan for PR-positive breast cancer before surgery
This trial tests a new PET/MRI scan (using a special tracer called 18F-FFNP) to see how it images progesterone-receptor-positive breast cancer before surgery. You would get the scan and then have your planned surgery.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06105411Recruiting
PET scan for fungal infections
This trial tests a new PET scan that uses a special marker to see if you have an invasive fungal infection. It may help doctors better diagnose and treat these infections.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06203574Recruiting
TROP-2 PET/CT Scan for Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
This study tests a new PET/CT scan that uses a special tracer (TROP-2) to take pictures of solid tumors, like colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors find and diagnose cancer more accurately.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT06205316RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation therapy for returning or limited-spread prostate cancer
This trial compares two types of radiation therapy for prostate cancer that has come back or spread to a few places after surgery. The goal is to see which radiation schedule works better with fewer side effects.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06319027RecruitingPhase 2
Can brain scans help predict glioblastoma progression?
This trial is testing whether certain details on brain scans can help doctors better predict how brain cancer (glioblastoma) will progress. You may be eligible if you are newly diagnosed with this type of cancer and plan to receive standard treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07655518RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan study of BMS-986521 in healthy adults
This study tests a new drug called BMS-986521 using a special brain scan (PET scan) to see how well it attaches to certain receptors in the brain. It is for healthy volunteers to help understand how the drug works.
LeuvenAges 18–55 - NCT06405230RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of Immunotherapy Response in Returned Lung Cancer
This trial tests how well a new imaging method and lab-grown tumor models can predict response to immunotherapy in people with non-small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial surgery. Participants will receive standard immunotherapy, and researchers will study their tumor samples and scans.
LondonAges 30 years+ - NCT06419361RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET scan to detect immune activity in cancer patients
This trial uses a special PET scan tracer to see where immune system signals are active in people with cancer. It may help doctors understand how your immune system is responding to the disease.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06474533Recruiting
FET PET for evaluating brain tumors
This study tests a special imaging agent called fluoroethyltyrosine (FET) to see if it can better detect brain tumors on PET scans. It may help doctors decide if a tumor has come back after treatment or better guide initial biopsy or surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 4 years+ - NCT06522932RecruitingPhase 1
PET imaging study for people getting CAR-T therapy for lymphoma
This trial tests a special PET imaging agent (64Cu-GRIP B) to see if it can help track how well CAR-T therapy is working in people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is for patients who have had at least one prior treatment and are scheduled to receive a standard CD19-targeting CAR-T product.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 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 - NCT06625034RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two radiation planning methods for prostate cancer
This trial tests two ways to plan radiation treatment for prostate cancer: one using a computer program (RapidPlan) and the other using human experts. The goal is to see if the computer-assisted method works as well or better.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06630845Recruiting
Comparing two whole-body scan methods for metastatic cancer
This trial tests whether a newer type of MRI scan (called whole-body DWI) can work as well as a standard PET/CT scan (called FDG PET) for finding and monitoring cancer that has spread. If you have metastatic cancer and already have a scheduled PET/CT or other scan, you may be able to get both scans done, helping researchers compare the two methods.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06634628RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing a new brain scan tracer for Huntington's disease
This trial tests a new radioactive tracer called [11C]CHDI-00491009 that may show mutant huntingtin protein in the brain using a PET scan. It aims to find out if the tracer is safe and helps see Huntington's disease changes. If you have early-stage Huntington's or are a healthy volunteer, you may be able to join.
LeuvenAges 18–64 - NCT06675357RecruitingPhase 2
FAPI PET/MRI scan for prostate cancer
This trial uses a new type of PET/MRI scan (called FAPI) to see how well it can find prostate cancer. It may help doctors learn about a different way to image the cancer. You can join if you already have a scheduled or recent PSMA PET scan.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for positron emission tomography?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 356 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
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.