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Metastasis of Unknown OriginNCT06086652

Role of Positron Emission Tomography in Detecting Primary Tumor in Cases of Metastases of Unknown Origin

An observational study of Metastasis of Unknown Origin, run by Sohag University at 1 site in Egypt.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

In most cases of malignancies, the site of origin of the cancer is clear at presentation or identified soon after. However, Metastatic cancer of unknown primary site (MUO) accounts for 3-5% of all malignant neoplasms, and it is defined as metastatic cancer from an unknown primary site, for which no original site can… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Metastasis of Unknown Origin
What is being tested?
PET/CT
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
15 Sep 2023to Dec 2023
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Age > 18 years Patients with metastatic tumor. Primary site was not detected with other radiological examinations Both male and female.

Who may be able to join

  • Age > 18 years Patients with metastatic tumor. Primary site was not detected with other radiological examinations Both male and female.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with known primary tumor Pregnancy. Age < 18 years.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Doaa I Mohamed, lecturer contact

01007779485

doaaibrahim@med.soh.edu.eg

Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Sohag university Hospital

    Sohag

    Magdy M Amin, professor

    Recruiting

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About this study

In most cases of malignancies, the site of origin of the cancer is clear at presentation or identified soon after. However, Metastatic cancer of unknown primary site (MUO) accounts for 3-5% of all malignant neoplasms, and it is defined as metastatic cancer from an unknown primary site, for which no original site can be detected even after performing all possible tests. Most common metastatic sites include the liver, lymph nodes, lungs, and bones.

18F-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) allows whole-body tumor detection and has proven to be useful in patients with metastasis of unknown primary tumor.

Being tested
PET/CT

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PET/CTDiagnostic test

    detection of possible primary tumor

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. primary tumor for metastasis of unknown origin

    primary tumor for metastasis of unknown origin

    Measured: one month

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Oct 2023
  2. Study start15 Sep 2023
  3. Primary completionDec 2023 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2023 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
50 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06086652
Sponsor's protocol ID
Soh-Med-23-09-2PD
Status last verified
Oct 2023
First submitted
11 Oct 2023
Last updated
17 Oct 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • van der Strate I, Kazemzadeh F, Nagtegaal ID, Robbrecht D, van de Wouw A, Padilla CS, Duijts S, Esteller M, Greco FA, Pavlidis N, Qaseem A, Snaebjornsson P, van Zanten SV, Loef C. International consensus on the initial diagnostic workup of cancer of unknown primary. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2023 Jan;181:103868. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2022.103868. Epub 2022 Nov 23.

    PubMed 36435296
  • Kwee TC, Kwee RM. Combined FDG-PET/CT for the detection of unknown primary tumors: systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Radiol. 2009 Mar;19(3):731-44. doi: 10.1007/s00330-008-1194-4. Epub 2008 Oct 17.

    PubMed 18925401

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Metastasis of Unknown Origin, run by Sohag University at 1 site in Egypt.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Oct 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Doaa I Mohamed, lecturer (01007779485, doaaibrahim@med.soh.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

primary tumor for metastasis of unknown origin (time frame: one month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06086652, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Oct 2023.

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