High-Resolution PET-CT Imaging for Surgical Margin Visualization
United States50 participantsStarted 2025-09-03
Plain-language summary
Imaging will be exploratory and be used intraoperatively. There have been no discovered risks associated with the device to be used in this study, and none are anticipated given the diagnostic and non-invasive, 'ex vivo' nature of device use. Of note, the surgical resection will proceed as per standard of care and will not be affected by the research protocol.
Potential Benefit: Imaging intra-operatively will ensure surgeons to identify at risk resection margins.
Time Commitment: There are no additional visits that will be asked of you to partake in this study.
Drug is FDA approved and Exposure to Radiation is minimal.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Biopsy confirmed diagnosis of any solid malignancy
* Diagnosis of any T stage, any subsite that are scheduled to undergo definitive en bloc surgical resection. Patients with recurrent disease or a new primary will be allowed.
* Planned standard of care oncologic surgery with curative intent
* Male or female patients age ≥ 18 years
* Have life expectancy of more than 12 weeks
* Karnofsky performance status of at least 70% or ECOG/Zubrod level 1
* Have acceptable glucose status (\<200 mg/dL) at Day of Surgery prior to 18F-FDG injection
Exclusion Criteria:
* General or local contraindications for resective surgery
* Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding
* Blood glucose level over 200 mg/dL prior to 18F-FDG infusion
* Any participation in other clinical trials or research study that involved a radiation exposure of more than 1 mSv in the past year. If the participant had radiation exposure greater than 1 mSv as SOC, they would not be excluded unless the Principal Investigator determines that patient could be at risk.
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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