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Non-Invasive Cerenkov Luminescence Imaging of Lymphoma, Leukemia and Metastatic Lymph Nodes
NCT01664936 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if a new way of imaging called the Cerenkov luminescence or effect that is used with a standard clinical PET/CT and/or investigation scans can be done in order to capture tumor sizes. The investigators believe endoscopies and surgical procedures could benefit from this type of imaging in the future. The Cerenkov imaging could be used as a guide for surgical resections. The purpose of this study is to use the Cerenkov light from FDG, Iodine-131 tracer sand/or other investigational tracers to image tumors and its sizes in the head, neck, breast, axillary and pelvic regions with a highly sensitive camera. The investigators will be trying to see if we can get another picture of the tumor using the Cerenkov light as part of the standard clinical scan or therapy.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- RADIATION Cerenkov emissions from the PET tracer 18F-FDG and the radiotherapeutic 131I
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 27 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-08-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-04-03 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01664936
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01664936 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 27 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 2,280 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Head and Neck Cancers appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Cerenkov emissions from the PET tracer 18F-FDG and the radiotherapeutic 131I is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01664936 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01664936 about?
NCT01664936 is a clinical study titled "Non-Invasive Cerenkov Luminescence Imaging of Lymphoma, Leukemia and Metastatic Lymph Nodes". The purpose of this study is to see if a new way of imaging called the Cerenkov luminescence or effect that is used with a standard clinical PET/CT and/or investigation scans can be done in order to capture tumor sizes. The investigators believe endoscopies and surgical procedures could benefit from...
What is the current status of trial NCT01664936?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 27 participants. The study started on 2012-08-08. Estimated completion is 2018-04-03.
What conditions does trial NCT01664936 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Head and Neck Cancers. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01664936?
The interventions under investigation include: Cerenkov emissions from the PET tracer 18F-FDG and the radiotherapeutic 131I (RADIATION). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01664936?
This trial is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 2,280 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01664936 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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