68Ga DOTA-5G PET/CT imaging for metastatic invasive lobular breast cancer

[68Ga]Ga DOTA-5G as a Diagnostic Imaging Agent for Metastatic/Advanced Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer (LBC)

Phase 1 Interventional University of California, Davis · NCT07020806

This Phase I trial will test whether a new PET tracer called 68Ga DOTA-5G can safely find cancer sites and pick up more disease than standard 18F-FDG PET/CT in adults with metastatic or advanced invasive lobular breast cancer.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 89 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of California, Davis Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sacramento, California)
Trial IDNCT07020806 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a prospective Phase I investigator-initiated imaging study enrolling 30 patients with metastatic or advanced invasive lobular breast cancer over 24 months. Participants will undergo PET/CT imaging with 68Ga DOTA-5G, with comparisons made to standard 18F-FDG PET/CT to compare lesion detection. The study will monitor safety and tolerability of the tracer and record imaging sensitivity against RECIST or PERCIST-measurable disease. Eligibility requires measurable metastatic disease, available archival tumor tissue, ECOG ≤2, and basic hematologic and renal function criteria.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults (age ≥18) with confirmed metastatic or advanced invasive lobular breast cancer, measurable disease, available archival tumor tissue, ECOG performance status 0–2, and adequate blood and kidney function are ideal candidates.

Not a fit: Patients with early-stage disease, concurrent cancers that would confound imaging, pregnant or lactating women, or those who cannot undergo PET/CT (for example due to weight limits) are unlikely to benefit from this imaging approach.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the tracer could improve detection of lobular breast cancer metastases and help clinicians make more informed treatment decisions.

How similar studies have performed: While other 68Ga-labeled tracers have shown success in imaging different cancers, using 68Ga DOTA-5G specifically for invasive lobular breast cancer is a novel, early-phase application.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* (Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* Men and women age ≥ 18 yrs
* Confirmed presence of metastatic/advanced invasive lobular breast cancer and measurable disease per RECIST (version 1.1) or PERCIST
* Available archival tumor tissue
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status ≤ 2
* Hematologic parameters defined as: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1000 cells/mm3,Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3, Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL.
* Blood chemistry levels defined as: AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase ≤ 5 times upper limit of normal (ULN), Total bilirubin ≤ 2 times ULN, eGFR \>60 mL/min/1.73m\*2
* Anticipated life expectancy ≥ 3 months
* Able to remain motionless for up to 30-60 minutes per scan.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant and lactating women
* Prisoners
* Concurrent malignancy of a different histology that could confound imaging interpretation.
* Patients who cannot undergo PET/CT scanning because of weight limits(\>350lbs)

Where this trial is running

Sacramento, California

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Metastatic Lobular Breast Carcinoma
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