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Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging of Cholesterol Trafficking: Clinical Evaluation of [18F]FNP-59 in Normal Human Subjects (Groups 2, 3 & 4)

Early Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Hypertension
Radiotracer
Cholesterol
Interventions
Combination Product: PET/CT Scan with FNP-59
Registration Number
NCT04546126
Lead Sponsor
Benjamin Viglianti
Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the feasibility of using a sub-therapeutic dose of a fluorine-18 analogue of NP-59 (\[18F\]FNP-59) to image the adrenal gland. Some participants are healthy normal subjects but have undergone interventions to manipulate hormones while other participants have known adrenal pathology.

Detailed Description

Groups 2 \& 3 used hormone manipulation using information gathered from Group 1 which identified radiation dosimetry and optimal uptake time.

Group 4 (added to the study later) includes participants with known adrenal pathology. They will not have study associated hormone manipulation.

All groups will be given a radio-tracer and PET/CT scans.

The researchers believe that a fluorine-18 analogue of NP-59, \[18F\]FNP-59, would greatly improve the imaging characteristics, by providing a PET imaging cholesterol analogue with significantly improved radiation dosimetry, and improved localization / sensitivity / specificity without concern of thyroid exposure.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Cosyntropin (Group 3)Cosyntropin (Group 3)Participants will undergo an FNP-59 scan on day 0 in the am. On day 4 the participant will arrive for imaging. Cosyntropin, 250 micro-gm will be administered IV. Five minutes following administration FNP-59 will be given. Following uptake of FNP-59 imaging will occur.
Cosyntropin (Group 3)PET/CT Scan with FNP-59Participants will undergo an FNP-59 scan on day 0 in the am. On day 4 the participant will arrive for imaging. Cosyntropin, 250 micro-gm will be administered IV. Five minutes following administration FNP-59 will be given. Following uptake of FNP-59 imaging will occur.
Dexamethasone (Group 2)PET/CT Scan with FNP-59Participants will undergo an FNP-59 scan on day 0 in the am. Participants will then take 1 mg dexamethasone 2x a day for 3 days to suppress cortisol production. Participants will then have a second FNP-59 scan on day 4 in the am.
Adrenal pathology (Group 4)PET/CT Scan with FNP-59Whole-body PET/CT scans will be done on 4 patients at 1 hr and the other 4 patients at 6 hours. All the patients will have a whole-body PET/CT scan at 3 hours.
Dexamethasone (Group 2)Dexamethasone (Group 2)Participants will undergo an FNP-59 scan on day 0 in the am. Participants will then take 1 mg dexamethasone 2x a day for 3 days to suppress cortisol production. Participants will then have a second FNP-59 scan on day 4 in the am.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in [18F]FNP-59 chemistry uptake as measured by the standardized uptake value (SUV) based gland segmentationDay 0, Day 4

SUV will be reported. Both maximal and average SUVs will be calculated

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PET/CT image uptake score as measured by investigator visual assessment for each volume of interest (VOI)Day 4

Investigator scoring system (no increased uptake = 0, mild uptake = 1, moderate uptake = 2, high uptake = 3, relative to background. Higher scores indicate increased uptake.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Michigan

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

BAMF Health, Inc.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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