FET PET/CT Imaging To Localize Pituitary Adenomas In Cushing Disease

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseEarly Phase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMayo Clinic

About this trial

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the performance \[sensitivity, specificity, accuracy\] of FET PET/CT imaging to detect ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma, using operative findings and histopathology as truth standard.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Biochemically diagnosed ACTH-dependent Cushing disease.

No previous pituitary surgery.

Planned to undergo pituitary surgery for localization/resection of adenoma.

No contraindications for PET/CT.

Disqualifiers

Pregnant as determined by a pregnancy test as per institutional guidelines for individuals of child-bearing potential

Declining to use effective contraceptive methods during the study (for individuals of child-bearing potential)

Need for emergent surgery that would be delayed by participation

Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections requiring systemic therapy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Fluoro-O-(2) fluoroethyl-L-tyrosine (FET) PET

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators