New treatment option for Occult Cancer
Official title Intensive Cancer Screening After Cryptogenic Stroke
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05733416
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The INCOGNITO Pilot Trial is a single centre pilot prospective randomized open-label blinded endpoint (PROBE) trial to assess the feasibility of a full-scale randomized trial to determine whether an occult cancer screening strategy of FDG PET/CT (F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission/computed tomography) in addition to usual care increases the number of occult cancers diagnosed after screening compared to usual care cancer screening alone in patients with cryptogenic stroke.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- adults ≥18 years
- presenting to the Ottawa Hospital Stroke Prevention Clinic or the Ottawa Hospital Neurovascular Unit with a first cryptogenic ischemic stroke after...
- patient or delegate willing and able to provide informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- contraindications to FDG PET/CT (pregnancy or unable to lie still in bed for 20 minutes)
- active cancer or previous cancer diagnosis (other than basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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