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123I-MIBG Scintigraphy for Cancer Detection

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Led By Daniel Worsley, MD
Research Sponsored by Vancouver Coastal Health
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Subjects must have a clinical indication for 123I-MIBG imaging to evaluate for the presence, extent, or status of neuroendocrine tumors
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is studying if 123I-MIBG is a safe and effective diagnostic tool for neuroendocrine tumors.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with suspected or confirmed neuroendocrine tumors who need imaging to assess their condition. Participants should be able to follow the study's procedures but cannot have severe kidney issues, take certain medications, or be unable to lie flat. Pregnant or breastfeeding women may join only if benefits outweigh risks.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a diagnostic imaging agent called 123I-MIBG in patients with various types of neuroendocrine tumors such as Neuroblastoma and Thyroid Cancer.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly listed here, potential side effects may include reactions at the injection site, nausea, high blood pressure changes due to iodine content, and allergic reactions. Kidney function might also be affected.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I need a special scan to check for a type of tumor affecting my hormone-producing cells.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Vancouver Coastal HealthLead Sponsor
37 Previous Clinical Trials
711,912 Total Patients Enrolled
Daniel Worsley, MDPrincipal InvestigatorVancouver Coastal Health

Media Library

Treatment Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01373736 — Phase 3
Neuroblastoma Research Study Groups:
Neuroblastoma Clinical Trial 2023: Treatment Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01373736 — Phase 3
Treatment 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01373736 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the odds of serious side effects from this medication?

"3 is the team's estimation of this treatment's safety on a scale from 1 to 3. This is a Phase 3 trial, so while there is not extensive evidence, what data exists does support both efficacy and multiple rounds of safety."

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~233 spots leftby Apr 2025