Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

FAPi PET/CT scan for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Official title: FAP-1 Study: FAPi PET in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Prospective, Exploratory Study

Run by Tata Memorial Hospital · NCT07342231 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This test uses a Gallium-68–labeled FAP inhibitor with PET/CT to see if it can detect tumor tissue and tumor-associated stroma in adults with biopsy-proven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorTata Memorial Hospital
Government
Locations1 site (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 4, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2027
Study endsJanuary 1, 2027
Registry record updatedJanuary 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT07342231 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults over 18 with biopsy-proven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who are willing to undergo Ga-68 FAPi PET/CT and have no other active cancers are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with concurrent malignancies, pregnant or lactating individuals, or tumors that do not express FAP may not receive added benefit from this imaging approach.

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

What this trial studies

This is an observational imaging protocol using Ga-68 FAPi PET/CT to visualize fibroblast activation protein (FAP) in and around pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The tracer (a Gallium-68–labeled FAP inhibitor peptide) binds to FAP expressed in the tumor microenvironment and PET/CT images are acquired to map tracer uptake. Patients enrolled are adults with biopsy-proven pancreatic adenocarcinoma and without concurrent malignancy, and pregnant or lactating patients are excluded. Images will be compared to standard imaging to characterize additional tissue detection beyond conventional CT.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help clinicians find more tumor and tumor-associated tissue than standard CT, potentially improving staging and treatment planning.

How similar studies have gone: Early clinical reports across several tumor types, including pancreatic cancer, have shown promising tumor visualization with FAPi PET, though large definitive outcome trials are limited.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Any gender with age more than 18 years
* Patients with biopsy-proven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
* Patient willing to participate in study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with concurrent malignancy
* Pregnancy and lactation

Where it's running

  • Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    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.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.