Comparing scans to find parathyroid gland disease
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares a newer type of scan (18F-choline PET/CT) to standard imaging to help doctors locate overactive parathyroid glands. The goal is to see if the newer scan works better for planning surgery in people with primary hyperparathyroidism.
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Who can take part
- You have a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism, meaning your parathyroid glands are making too much hormone.
- You and your doctor have decided that surgery is the right next step.
- You are 18 years of age or older.
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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