Rubidium-82 scan to find parathyroid adenomas
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of imaging, using a radioactive tracer called rubidium-82, to find parathyroid adenomas in people with primary hyperparathyroidism. If successful, this could offer a more accessible or accurate way to locate the adenoma before surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism based on blood tests.
- You must have already had a special scan (F-18 fluorocholine) that showed a parathyroid adenoma.
- You must be able to lie still for the imaging procedure.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have claustrophobia or other conditions that make imaging difficult.
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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