Perioperative Specimen Imaging Using High-resolution 18F-FDG-PET-CT During Thoracic Surgery: a Pilot Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, GHENT · Jan 11, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new imaging technique that helps doctors during lung surgery. The study is testing a special type of scan called high-resolution PET-CT, which can quickly show the doctor whether they have removed enough cancerous tissue and if any nearby lymph nodes are affected. This imaging can be done right in the operating room and takes less than 10 minutes per sample, allowing the surgeon to make important decisions during the procedure.

To join this study, participants must be at least 18 years old and have suspected or confirmed lung cancer that requires surgery. They should also be able to follow the study's guidelines and give their consent to participate. However, people with certain medical conditions or infections, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or those who have recently been in other studies involving radiation may not be eligible. Participants can expect to receive advanced imaging during their surgery, which aims to improve surgical outcomes and ensure the best care possible.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient is 18 years of age or older.
• • Patient with suspected or confirmed lung malignancies
• • Patient is indicated to undergo thoracic surgery.
• • Patient is estimated to be compliant for study participation by the investigator.
• • Patient has freely given his/her informed consent to participate in this study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patient has general or local contra-indications for thoracic surgery.
• • Patient has active infection.
• • Blood glucose level over 200 mg/dL on the day of surgery.
• • Pregnancy or lactation.
• • Patient participated in other clinical studies with radiation exposure of more than 1 mSv in the past year