๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-21

F-Tryptophan PET/CT in Human Cancers (NCT05556473)

A Pilot Study of 1-(2-[18f]Fluoroethyl)-L-Tryptophan PET/CT Imaging In Human Cancers

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Imaging procedures such as 1-(2-\[18F\]FLUOROETHYL)-L-Tryptophan PET/CT in patients with cancers may help doctors assess a patient's response to treatment and help plan the best treatment in the future. The purpose is to see if there can be a better differentiation of tumor and non-tumor tissue where the tumor tissue has a higher uptake of Tryptophan.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Karmanos Cancer Institute โ€” Detroit, Michigan

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Karmanos Cancer Institute โ€” Detroit, Michigan

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (313) 966-5136

Email: csaba.juhasz@wayne.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—