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An Investigational Scan (18F-TRX PET/CT or PET/MRI) for Tumor Detection in Patients with Solid Tumors

Trial Status: active

This phase I trial tests the safety and effectiveness of 18F-TRX positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) or PET//magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting tumors (cancer) patients with solid tumors. 18F-TRX is an imaging tracer that is used to visualize tumors using a PET scan. It specifically targets and detects labile (unstable) iron levels within tissues, including tumors. A PET scan uses radioactive material injected into the blood to show the internal workings of the body. A CT scan uses x-rays and a computer to produce a 3-dimensional image of the body. An MRI scan uses radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures can show the difference between normal and diseased tissue. Combining the two scans may help doctors better understand the extent and the exact location of disease. Diagnostic procedures, such as 18F-TRX PET/CT or PET/MRI, may help detect tumors in patients with solid tumors.