Testing adrenal gland function with a special scan
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial uses a special PET scan (68Ga-PentixaFor) to check how well your adrenal glands are working if you have high aldosterone or cortisol levels. It helps doctors see if the glands are making too much hormone, which may guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have a mass on your adrenal gland (found on CT or MRI) and high aldosterone levels, OR you have high cortisol levels (Cushing's syndrome) that don't depend on ACTH, OR you have had high cortisol caused by ACTH (with or without an enlarged adrenal gland).
- You are already part of an NIH research study (like 19-DK-0066, 09-C-0242, or 18-CH-0031) or a similar trial.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are able to get up and do light activities (ECOG performance status 0, 1, or 2).
- You agree to use effective birth control if needed, and women will need to stop breastfeeding for 1 week after the scan.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and understand the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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