Al18F‑NOTA‑FAPI PET imaging for cancer, cardiovascular, and autoimmune conditions

Clinical Application of Al18F-NOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT or PET/MRI Imaging in Malignant Tumor,Cardiovascular or Immune Disease

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Peking Union Medical College Hospital · NCT07400224

This trial will test a new PET tracer called Al18F‑NOTA‑FAPI to image fibroblast activity in adults with cancer, heart disease, or autoimmune conditions and in healthy volunteers to see how safe and useful it is for guiding care.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment600 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 88 Years
SexAll
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Beijing)
Trial IDNCT07400224 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, single‑center Phase 1/2 study of Al18F‑NOTA‑FAPI PET/CT or PET/MRI that will measure biodistribution, radiation dosimetry, safety, and diagnostic performance in patients with malignant tumors, cardiovascular abnormalities, or immune diseases and in healthy adults. Healthy volunteers will undergo PET/CT or PET/MRI to establish normal reference images for future comparisons. Patients will receive the tracer and undergo imaging with either PET/CT or PET/MRI, with follow‑up to monitor safety and imaging findings. The study will also explore whether tracer uptake patterns could help guide clinical treatment decisions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older who either have a known malignant tumor, cardiovascular abnormality, or autoimmune condition and need imaging, or healthy volunteers who had a recent normal health check and meet the study's radiation exposure criteria.

Not a fit: People who recently had CT or PET/CT scans within the study's exclusion windows, pregnant individuals, or those with unstable major illnesses are unlikely to be eligible or benefit from participation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this imaging approach could help clinicians locate and quantify fibroblast activation to improve diagnosis and better tailor treatments for tumors, heart disease, and immune disorders.

How similar studies have performed: FAPI‑targeted PET imaging has shown promising diagnostic results in several early studies across oncology and fibrotic conditions, though Al18F‑NOTA‑FAPI is a newer tracer with limited published clinical data to date.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* a. Age 18 years old or above, gender not restricted. b. Have undergone a health check-up within the last 3 months (at least completed chest X-ray / chest CT and abdominal B-ultrasound and other examinations), and no major diseases were found.

Exclusion Criteria:

* As this study involves certain radiation exposure, patients who have had frequent radiation exposure due to clinical needs (those who have undergone a CT or PET/CT examination once within 3 months or 1 month respectively) are not included in the study.

Where this trial is running

Beijing

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 Hyperthyroidism, AutoimmuneCardiovascular AbnormalitiesMalignant Tumor
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.