The primary endpoint is the assessment of the clinical value of a novel high-resolution mobile PET-CT scanner for intraoperative margin assessment in oral squamous cell carcinoma, soft tissue sarcoma and osteosarcoma surgery. The predicted margin status will be correlated with the margin status determined with histopathology.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years.
* Patient is confirmed with oral squamous cell carcinoma, soft tissue sarcoma or osteosarcoma.
* Patient is indicated to undergo curative surgery of the primary tumor.
* Patient is estimated compliant for study participation by the investigator.
* Written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medical or psychiatric conditions that compromise the patient's ability to give informed consent;
* Patient has previously received radiotherapy of the primary tumor region;
* Patient has participated in other clinical studies with radiation exposure of more than 1 mSv in the past 12 months;
* A blood glucose level over 200 mg/dL on the day of surgery.
* Pregnancy or lactation.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The primary endpoint is to determine the margin detection rates of a novel high-resolution mobile PET-CT for intraoperative margin assessment in OSCC, STS, and OS surgery.