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18F-Fluorocholine PET for Parathyroid Adenomas

Phase 3
Recruiting
Led By Thomas Hope, MD
Research Sponsored by Thomas Hope
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age >= 13 years.
Age >= 13 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 1 year
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if 18F-fluorocholine can help find parathyroid adenomas.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 13 or older with biochemically proven hyperparathyroidism who need surgery. Participants must be able to understand and sign a consent form. Pregnant individuals or those unlikely to follow study procedures are not eligible.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness of a substance called 18F-Fluorocholine used in PET scans to locate parathyroid adenomas in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the document doesn't list specific side effects, generally, PET scan substances can cause reactions like mild pain, redness at the injection site, or rare allergic reactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 13 years old or older.
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I am 13 years old or older.
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I have been diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism and need surgery.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Positron-Emission Tomography
Positron-Emission Tomography
Secondary outcome measures
Detection rate of 18F-fluorocholine PET

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Fluorocholine PET ImagingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients will undergo a single fluorocholine PET imaging study prior to surgery.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
18F-Fluorocholine
2016
Completed Phase 3
~100
Positron emission tomography (PET)
2008
Completed Phase 3
~70

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Thomas HopeLead Sponsor
9 Previous Clinical Trials
1,468 Total Patients Enrolled
Thomas Hope, MDPrincipal Investigator - University of California, San Francisco
Medical School - Boston University
Georgetown University Hospital, Residency in Anesthesiology
11 Previous Clinical Trials
2,093 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

18F-Fluorocholine Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04895631 — Phase 3
Primary Hyperparathyroidism Research Study Groups: Fluorocholine PET Imaging
Primary Hyperparathyroidism Clinical Trial 2023: 18F-Fluorocholine Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04895631 — Phase 3
18F-Fluorocholine 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04895631 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does 18F-Fluorocholine have the regulatory green light from the FDA?

"There is prior clinical evidence affirming 18F-Fluorocholine's safety, so it was given a 3."

Answered by AI

Are there any patients that you are still looking for to complete this clinical trial?

"Yes, according to the listing on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is still looking for patients. The trial was first posted on June 30th, 2021 and was last updated on October 31st, 2022. They are hoping to enroll 140 patients at a single site."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of California, San Francisco
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
18F-Fluorocholine Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for the Detection of Parathyroid Adenomas
Thomas Hope 2021. "18F-Fluorocholine Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for the Detection of Parathyroid Adenomas". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04895631.
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