Comparing new imaging methods for neuroendocrine tumors

Evaluation of Biodistribution, Dosimetry, Diagnostic Ability, and Safety of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 in Patients With Well-differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumors, and Comparison With 68Ga-DOTATATE and 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3: A Prospective, Single-center, Double-blinded Study

PHASE1; PHASE2 · Peking Union Medical College Hospital · NCT06056362

This study is testing a new imaging method to see if it can better detect and stage neuroendocrine tumors in patients compared to current imaging options.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE1; PHASE2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Beijing)
Trial IDNCT06056362 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This prospective, single-center, double-blinded study evaluates the biodistribution, safety, and diagnostic capabilities of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 in patients with well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors. It compares the effectiveness of Al18F-NOTA-LM3 against established imaging agents 68Ga-DOTATATE and 68Ga-NODAGA-LM3 using PET/CT scans. The study aims to enhance clinical management by assessing the diagnostic performance of these imaging modalities in detecting and staging neuroendocrine tumors.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with histologically confirmed well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (G1 or G2).

Not a fit: Patients with other types of tumors, severe liver or renal dysfunction, or those unable to undergo PET/CT scans may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic accuracy and management of neuroendocrine tumors.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar imaging approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel method.

Eligibility criteria

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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.

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.

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Conditions: Neuroendocrine Tumors

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.