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Comparison of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 With 68Ga-DOTATATE and 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 PET/CT in Patients With Well-differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumors

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Al18F-NOTA-LM3
Diagnostic Test: 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3
Diagnostic Test: 68Ga-DOTATATE
Registration Number
NCT06056362
Lead Sponsor
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Brief Summary

This prospective, single-center, double-blinded study investigates the biodistribution, dosimetry, safety, and diagnostic ability of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 in patients with well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors. And compares the diagnostic ability of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 with 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT and 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 PET/CT. Clinical management will also be compared using different imaging modalities.

Detailed Description

Somatostatin receptors (SSTR), especially SSTR subtype 2 (SSTR2), are highly expressed in well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Radiolabeled somatostatin analogs, including 68Ga-DOTATATE, are widely used for NET imaging and play essential roles in primary tumor seeking, staging, as well as management. SSTR antagonists have recently emerged as another type of somatostatin analog and showed better performance than analogs. Our previous studies exhibited better diagnostic efficacy of 68Ga-DOTA-LM3, 68Ga-DOTA-JR11, and 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 compared to 68Ga-DOTATATE, especially liver metastasis.

18F-labeled radiotracers have shown several advantages compared to 68Ga-labelled tracers, including increased cyclotron production, lower positron energy, and longer half-life when compared to 68Ga, theoretically to the benefit of image quality. The purpose of this study is to investigate the biodistribution, safety, and diagnostic ability of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 in patients with well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors. And compare the diagnostic ability of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 with 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT and 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 PET/CT. Clinical management related to imaging will also be compared.

Patients with histologically confirmed well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (G1 and G2) will be recruited in this study. All patients will be randomized into two arms (A and B): Patients in arm A performed Al18F-NOTA-LM3 and 68Ga-DOTATATE. Patients in arm B performed Al18F-NOTA-LM3 and 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3. The first eight patients will undergo serial PET scans at 5, 15, 30, 45, 60, and 120 min after injection of Al18F-NOTA-LM3. The following patients will perform a whole-body PET/CT scan at 60-90 minutes after injection of Al18F-NOTA-LM3. All patients a whole-body PET/CT scan at 40-60 minutes after administering 68Ga-DOTATATE or 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3. For each patient, the two pet scans should be done within a week and the interval between the two scans should be at least 24h in case of mutual interference.

The images were reviewed by 2 experienced nuclear medicine physicians who were masked to all patients' clinical information. The results were based on consensus, with any discrepant result resolved by a consensus image interpretation by a third senior physician.

The biodistribution, dosimetry, safety, and diagnostic ability of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 will be explored. The diagnostic ability of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 with 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT and 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 PET/CT will be compared. We will also compare the clinical management using different imaging modalities.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients aged 18 to 80 years.
  • Histologically proven, well-differentiated, NETs (G1 or G2).
  • No long-acting somatostatin analog treatment within 4 weeks.
  • No PRRT treatment within 8 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Combined with other types of tumors.
  • Severe liver or renal dysfunction (ALT/AST≥5 ULN, GFR<30ml/min).
  • Active infection.
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding women.
  • Inability to perform PET/CT scans.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Arm B: Al18F-NOTA-LM3 and 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 groupAl18F-NOTA-LM3Patients will perform an Al18F-NOTA-LM3 PET/CT as well as a 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 PET/CT.
Arm A: Al18F-NOTA-LM3 and 68Ga-DOTATATE groupAl18F-NOTA-LM3Patients will perform an Al18F-NOTA-LM3 PET/CT as well as a 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT.
Arm B: Al18F-NOTA-LM3 and 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 group68Ga-NODAGA-LM3Patients will perform an Al18F-NOTA-LM3 PET/CT as well as a 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 PET/CT.
Arm A: Al18F-NOTA-LM3 and 68Ga-DOTATATE group68Ga-DOTATATEPatients will perform an Al18F-NOTA-LM3 PET/CT as well as a 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Detection rate of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 on per-patient basisFrom study completion to 6 months after completion.

Percentage of patients with lesions detected on Al18F-NOTA-LM3 PET/CT.

SUVmax of lesions detected on 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CTFrom study completion to 6 months after completion.

The tracer uptake is quantified using maximal standard uptake value (SUVmax) by drawing a 3-dimensional region of interest.

Detection rate of 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 on per-patient basisFrom study completion to 6 months after completion.

Percentage of patients with lesions detected on 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 PET/CT.

SUVmax of lesions detected on Al18F-NOTA-LM3 PET/CTFrom study completion to 6 months after completion.

The tracer uptake is quantified using maximal standard uptake value (SUVmax) by drawing a 3-dimensional region of interest.

Detection rate of 68Ga-DOTATATE on per-patient basisFrom study completion to 6 months after completion.

Percentage of patients with lesions detected on 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT.

SUVmax of lesions detected on 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 PET/CTFrom study completion to 6 months after completion.

The tracer uptake is quantified using maximal standard uptake value (SUVmax) by drawing a 3-dimensional region of interest.

Safety of Al18F-NOTA-LM3From radiotracer injection to 24 hours post-injection.

Adverse effects were recorded according to CTCAE (version 5.0) after radiotracer injection and PET scan.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
SUVmax of normal organsFrom study completion to 6 months after completion.

The biodistribution of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 will be evaluated in the following organs: pituitary gland, parotids, thyroids, lungs, blood pool, liver, spleen, pancreas (head and uncinate process), gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, kidneys, and adrenal glands. SUVmax of these organs were measured and recorded.

Absorbed dose of target organsFrom study completion to 6 months after completion.

Absorbed dose of target organs were calculated using HERMES software.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

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Beijing, China

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