68Ga Claudin-18.2 PET/CT for pancreatic cancer
Official title: A Clinical Study on the Use of ⁶⁸Ga-labelled Claudin 18.2 as a Contrast Agent in Combination With PET/CT for the Imaging of Pancreatic Cancer
Run by SmartNuclide Biopharma · NCT07597772 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This early, first-in-human test uses a radioactive Claudin-18.2 tracer with PET/CT to see if it can image pancreatic tumors that express Claudin-18.2.
Quick facts
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | SmartNuclide Biopharma Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07597772 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–75 with confirmed pancreatic cancer whose tumors are suitable for Claudin-18.2 testing and who can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose tumors do not express Claudin-18.2 or who do not meet other eligibility criteria may not receive benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional, early-phase study investigates a 68Ga-labeled Claudin-18.2 tracer (SNA006) combined with PET/CT to visualize pancreatic cancer. Eligible participants are adults with confirmed pancreatic cancer whose tumors may express Claudin-18.2. The trial requires recent imaging and pathology results, and excludes those with other cancers, severe conditions, or pregnancy. The study is led by SmartNuclide Biopharma with Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital as a collaborator, and is located in Tianjin, China.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the tracer could improve tumor visualization and help guide treatment decisions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in targeted imaging tracers for Claudin-18.2 have shown promise in imaging efficacy, but this exact SNA014/SNA006 approach is exploratory in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged between 18 and 75 years (inclusive); 2. Possessing legal capacity, voluntarily participating in this clinical trial, and having signed the informed consent form (ICF); 3. Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic cancer whose tumours are suitable for Claudin-18.2 testing; 4. Results of gastroscopy, CT, MRI or PET-CT scans performed within the past month (if available); 5. Pathology test results from within the past year; Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with other clearly diagnosed malignant tumours; 2. Patients with uncontrolled severe infections, or those with other serious comorbidities; 3. Patients with a life expectancy of ≤3 months; 4. Pregnant or breastfeeding patients, and patients of childbearing potential who refuse to use appropriate contraception during the trial; 5. Patients deemed unsuitable for participation in this study by the investigator.
Where it's running
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Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dong Dai, Doctor
- Email: 1014481959@qq.com
- Phone: 022-23340123
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.