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[18F]FAPI PET/CT in Suspicious Focal Liver Lesions Without FDG Avidity

China60 participantsStarted 2022-06-01

Plain-language summary

Fibroblast activation protein (FAP) is a serine protease that belongs to the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) family located in fbroblast membranes. FAP is overexpressed in the cancer-associated fbroblasts (CAFs) of 90% of epithelial carcinomas, including primary and metastatic liver cancer. We aim to conduct a prospective study to investigate the diagnostic perfoemance of 18F-FAPI PET/CT in evaluating suspicious liver mass without FDG avidity.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with suspected liver malignant lesions based on traditional diagnostic imaging (CT or MRI or ultrasound) and clinical symptoms; * patients underwent \[18F\]FDG PET/CT with negative findings (suspicious primary and/or metastatic lesions were hypo- or isometabolic on \[18F\]FDG PET/CT); * patients who agreed to undergo \[18F\]FAPI PET/CT scans within 1 week. Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy; * age\<18 years old; * patients with chemo/radio/targeted therapy before scanning; * inability to provide informed consent (signed by participant, parent, or legal representative).

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2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
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4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Diagnostic performance of FAPI PET

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05806333

SponsorJilin University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-01

Contact for this trial

Shi Gao [gshi]

+86-84995467 Gaoshi@jlu.edu.cn

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