Cancer Screening for Blood Clots
(MVTEP2/SOME2 Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing if using a special imaging test called FDG-PET/CT can better detect hidden cancers in patients who have had their first unprovoked blood clot. The test works by using a sugary dye that cancer cells absorb, making them visible on the scan. The goal is to see if this method finds more hidden cancers compared to standard screening.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but if you are on anticoagulation (blood thinners), you may not be eligible to participate.
What data supports the effectiveness of this treatment for cancer screening for blood clots?
Research shows that FDG PET/CT, a type of imaging test, is effective in detecting hidden cancers in patients with unexplained blood clots. It has high sensitivity, meaning it can accurately identify cancer, and often leads to a correct cancer diagnosis when further tests are done after a positive result.12345
Is FDG-PET/CT screening safe for humans?
How is the treatment 'Limited cancer screening + FDG PET/CT' unique for detecting blood clots related to cancer?
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for people aged 50 or older who have had a blood clot (VTE) without any clear cause. They shouldn't have known clotting disorders, active cancer in the last 5 years, recent major surgery, paralysis, or been bedridden recently. Participants must be able to give consent and commit to follow-up appointments.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Initial Cancer Screening
Participants undergo limited cancer screening or limited screening plus FDG PET/CT
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for missed occult cancers and other outcomes
Extended Follow-up
Participants are monitored for cancer-related mortality and other long-term outcomes
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Limited cancer screening
- Limited cancer screening + FDG PET/CT
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University Hospital, Brest
Lead Sponsor
Ministry of Health, France
Collaborator
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Collaborator
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Collaborator