Dr. Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D.

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Washington University School of Medicine

Studies Cancer
1 reported clinical trial
3 drugs studied

Affiliated Hospitals

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Washington University School Of Medicine

Clinical Trials Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. is currently running

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AWSM-PET Technique vs Standard PET/CT

for Cancer Detection

Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) has been demonstrated to outperform other imaging modalities such as CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the detection of metastatic cancers. Therefore, it is currently used for cancer staging, re-staging, and for monitoring response to therapy for many types of cancers. Major advances in PET imaging came to the field in 2016, 2020, 2021 and 2023 when the FDA approved additional PET imaging agents to expand the role of cancer detection to include prostate and neuroendocrine cancers. Despite its wide use and success, the diagnostic accuracy of PET/CT is suboptimal for lesions that are significantly smaller than 1 cm due primarily to limitations on image resolution and system sensitivity. The investigators have developed an Augmented Whole-body Scanning via Magnifying PET (AWSM-PET) technology that can improve the image resolution and system sensitivity of current and future PET/CT scanners. This study will evaluate preliminarily whether the AWSM-PET/CT technology can provide additional high-resolution PET/CT images displayed concurrently with the standard of care PET/CT images to improve overall accuracy in depicting malignant lesions in cancer patients.
Recruiting1 award N/A

More about Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D.

Clinical Trial Related1 year of experience running clinical trials · Led 1 trial as a Principal Investigator · 1 Active Clinical Trial
Treatments Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. has experience with
  • 18F- Fluorodeoxyglucose
  • Augmented Whole-body Scanning Via Magnifying PET
  • FDG-PET/CT
Breakdown of trials Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. has run
Cancer

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Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. specialize in?
Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. focuses on Cancer and other conditions. In particular, much of their work with Cancer has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. is currently recruiting for 1 clinical trial in Saint Louis Missouri. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. has studied deeply?
Yes, Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. has studied treatments such as 18F- fluorodeoxyglucose, Augmented Whole-body Scanning via Magnifying PET, FDG-PET/CT.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D.?
Apply for one of the trials that Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. is conducting.
What is the office address of Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D.?
The office of Yuan-Chuan Tai, Ph.D. is located at: Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Washington University School of Medicine.
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