Imaging macrophages in lung cancer patients using a specific tracer
Official title: A Phase II Study to Evaluate the Imaging Potential of 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR VHH2 for in Vivo Imaging of MMR-expressing Macrophages by Means of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Run by Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel · NCT05933239 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a special imaging tool to see if it can help doctors better understand the role of certain immune cells in lung cancer patients who are about to have surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jette, Brussels Capital) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 30, 2023 |
| Main results expected | April 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05933239 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with non-small cell lung cancer who are planned for surgical resection of their tumors.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with advanced performance status, serious infections, or other life-threatening illnesses may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase II study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of 68GaNOTA-anti-MMR-VHH2 for imaging macrophage mannose receptor-expressing macrophages in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are scheduled for surgical resection. The study utilizes Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to visualize these macrophages, which may provide insights into the tumor microenvironment and disease progression. Eligible patients must be at least 18 years old and have tumors suitable for surgical intervention. The study seeks to enhance the understanding of macrophage involvement in lung cancer and improve surgical outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this imaging technique could lead to better assessment of tumor characteristics and potentially improve surgical planning and outcomes for lung cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar imaging techniques targeting macrophages have shown promise in other studies, indicating potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have given informed consent * Patients at least 18 years old * Patient with local, locally advanced or metastatic disease of non-small cell lung cancer, who is planned for resection or surgical biopsy of at least one lesion. In order to minimise partial volume effect, the diameter of the tumour to be resected or biopsied should be ≥ 10 mm in short axis for invaded adenopathies and ≥ 10 mm in long axis for all other types of lesions * Patients who participated already in this study can be included if the subject meets all of the inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria at time of second inclusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 3 or higher * Pregnant patients * Breast feeding patients * Patients with any serious active infection * Patients who have any other life-threatening illness or organ system dysfunction, which in the opinion of the investigator would either compromise patient safety or interfere with the evaluation of the safety of the test radiopharmaceutical * Patients who are unlikely to cooperate with the requirements of the study * Patients who are unwilling and/or unable to give informed consent * Patients at increased risk of death from a pre-existing concurrent illness
Where it's running
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Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Jette, Brussels Capital, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tony Lahoutte, MD, PhD — Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
- Study coordinator: UZ Brussel
- Email: nucg.clinicaltrials@uzbrussel.be
- Phone: +32 2 477 6013
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.