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18F-MFBG PET/CT in the Evaluation of Neural Crest Tumor

Early Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Neuroendocrine Tumor
Pheochromocytoma
Paraganglioma
Neuroblastoma
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT05069220
Lead Sponsor
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance and tumor burden of 18F-metafluorobenzylguanidine (18F-MFBG) positron emission tomography (PET) in patients with neuroendocrine tumors mainly in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) and neuroblastoma (NB).

Detailed Description

Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) and neuroblastoma (NB) highly express norepinephrine transporter (NET) which is targeted by functional analogue of norepinephrine, 131I/123I-MIBG. However, low spatial resolution of 123/131I-MIBG and inaccurate attenuation correction of single photon emission tomography (SPECT/CT) will affect the image quality of MIBG SPECT and lead to poor diagnosis of small lesions. In addition, 123I-MIBG imaging is usually performed at 24 h after injection, while 131I-MIBG is performed at 48 h or even 72 h after injection. The procedure is complicated and takes a long time, which limits clinical application. 18F-labeled MFBG is an ideal tracer to show the expression of NET. Preliminary data show that 18F-MFBG imaging is safe and has favorable biodistribution and kinetics with good targeting of lesions. Patients can undergo PET 0.5 hours after injection without special preparation. Our study will assess the safety profile, image quality and evaluate the diagnostic performance and tumor burden of 18F-MFBG on nural crest tumors including PPGL and NB. Patients with histologically confirmed or clinically suspected neural crest tumor will be prospectively recruited in this study.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • The subject has read, signed, and dated an informed consent form (ICF) prior to any study procedures being performed. Patients with histologically confirmed or clinically suspicious neural crest tumor.

For patients with neuroblastoma, subject should have a routine clinical 123I-MIBG scintigraphy (planar + SPECT/CT) performed within 6 months prior to the inclusion visit or scheduled within 3 months after the inclusion visit.

The subject is male or is a nonpregnant, nonlactating female who is either surgically sterile or is post-menopausal. The subject is able and willing to comply with all study procedures as described in the protocol.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients are potentially pregnant (serum and urinary hCG test will be performed in women where pregnancy is not excluded) or is breast-feeding.

Patients undergo surgery between the selection and inclusion visit. Patients who are pregnant, may possibly be pregnant, or wish (including their partners) to become pregnant during the study period, or are lactating. Patients who are not suitable to participate in the trial according to researchers.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
18F-MFBG PET/CT in neuroendocrine malignancies68Ga-DotatateEach patient receive a single intravenous injection of 18F-MFBG 2-4 MBq/kg and undergo PET/CT scan after 60 min post-injection. Patients with neuroblastoma should have a routine clinical 123I-MIBG scintigraphy (planar and/or SPECT/CT) performed within 6 months prior to the inclusion visit or scheduled within 3 months after the inclusion visit. According to patients' condition and clinical management, part of patients with PPGL and NB will receive 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT, comparing with 18F-MFBG PET/CT.
18F-MFBG PET/CT in neuroendocrine malignancies18F-MFBGEach patient receive a single intravenous injection of 18F-MFBG 2-4 MBq/kg and undergo PET/CT scan after 60 min post-injection. Patients with neuroblastoma should have a routine clinical 123I-MIBG scintigraphy (planar and/or SPECT/CT) performed within 6 months prior to the inclusion visit or scheduled within 3 months after the inclusion visit. According to patients' condition and clinical management, part of patients with PPGL and NB will receive 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT, comparing with 18F-MFBG PET/CT.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The evaluation of diagnostic performance of 18F-MFBG PET in different regions in metastatic neural crest tumor.through study completion, an average of 1 year

Patients with histologically confirmed metastatic neural crest tumor will be prospectively recruited in this study. They will receive 18F-MFBG PETand 123I-MIBG SPECT. Rate of detected lesions (visual) in bone, lymph node and liver will be compared.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of lesion targeting by 18F-MFBG as compared to 68Ga-DOTATATEthrough study completion, an average of 2 years

A lesion-by-lesion analysis will be performed to compare the number of detected lesions using 18F-MFBG and 68Ga-DOTATATE.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Peking union medical college hospital

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Beijing, Dongcheng, China

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