Comparing two imaging tests for children with neuroblastoma
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a new PET scan tracer (18F-MFBG) against the standard SPECT scan (123I-MIBG) to see if it better shows neuroblastoma tumors. It's for children whose cancer has come back or hasn't responded to treatment.
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Who can take part
- Your child has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma (a type of nerve cell cancer).
- The cancer has returned or hasn't responded to previous treatments.
- A recent scan (within the past 2 weeks to 2 days) showed the cancer absorbs a special dye called 123I-MIBG.
- Your child is between 1 and 18 years old and weighs at least 9 kg (about 20 pounds).
- Your child's health status (Lansky or Karnofsky score) is 60% or higher, meaning they can do most daily activities with some help.
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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