Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 90

CXCR4-targeted PET/CT for hematologic cancers

Official title: An Exploratory, Open-Label, Single Center Study of CXCR4-targeted PET/CT Imaging for Evaluation of Hematological Malignancies

Run by Zhongnan Hospital · NCT05255926 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will test whether a CXCR4-targeted PET/CT scan (68Ga‑pentixafor) finds and stages blood-cancer lesions better than the standard 18F‑FDG PET/CT in people with newly diagnosed or relapsed hematological malignancies.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorZhongnan Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJune 26, 2025
Trial IDNCT05255926 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18–90 with suspected, newly diagnosed, or relapsed hematological malignancies who can comply with imaging visits and provide informed consent are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients, those allergic to the tracer or unable to complete PET/CT (e.g., severe claustrophobia or inability to lie supine), or patients with very high fasting glucose may not benefit or be eligible.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective imaging comparison in patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed hematological malignancies who will undergo both 68Ga‑pentixafor PET/CT and standard 18F‑FDG PET/CT. The scans will be compared for lesion detection, concordance, staging accuracy, and relation to established risk stratification systems. Longitudinal follow-up will link imaging findings to clinical outcomes and prognosis. The protocol also explores deep learning–based image segmentation and other AI techniques to enhance image analysis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, CXCR4-targeted PET/CT could improve lesion detection and staging accuracy, leading to more accurate treatment planning for some blood-cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: Preliminary studies of 68Ga‑pentixafor PET/CT have shown improved lesion detection in several hematologic subtypes, particularly those with low FDG avidity, but larger prospective comparisons remain limited.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Volunteer to participate and sign an informed consent form;
2. 18 ≤ Age ≤ 90 years;
3. Patients with highly suspected, or newly diagnosed, or relapsed hematological malignancies;
4. Willing and able to follow schedule visits, treatment plans and laboratory tests.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. pregnancy or breastfeeding;
2. Allergic to CXCR4-targeted tracers or excipients;
3. Fasting blood glucose level exceeded 11.0 mmol/L prior to injection of 18F-FDG;
4. Those who cannot complete PET/CT scan, including inability to keep supine, claustrophobia, radiation phobia, etc.;
5. Researchers think it is inappropriate to participate in this clinical trial for patients with poor compliance or other unsuitable factors.

Where it's running

  • Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
    Wuhan, Hubei, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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