Imaging PD-L1 Expression in Cancers Using 68Ga-NK224 PET
Official title: 68Ga-NK224 PET Imaging of PD-L1 Expression in Cancers
Run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · NCT06754345 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new type of PET scan to see if it can accurately measure a protein in cancer tumors for people who have just been diagnosed or have already been treated for cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Xiamen, Fujian) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 30, 2023 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06754345 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adult patients aged 18 or older with newly diagnosed or previously treated malignant tumors scheduled for 68Ga-NK224 PET/CT scans.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with non-malignant lesions or those unable to provide informed consent will 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of 68Ga-NK224 positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in assessing PD-L1 expression in cancerous tumors. Participants with newly diagnosed or previously treated malignant tumors will undergo PET/CT scans, and the results will be compared to histopathological findings to determine the diagnostic accuracy. The study aims to quantify tumor uptake using maximum and mean standard uptake values (SUVmax and SUVmean).
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the accuracy of cancer diagnosis and treatment planning by providing reliable information on PD-L1 expression.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach is novel, similar imaging techniques have shown promise in evaluating tumor markers in other studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * (i) adult patients (aged 18 years or order); * (ii) patients with newly diagnosed or previously treated malignant tumors (supporting evidence may include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), CT, tumor markers and pathology report); * (iii) patients who had scheduled 68Ga-NK224 PET/CT scans; * (iv) patients who were able to provide informed consent (signed by participant, parent or legal representative) and assent according to the guidelines of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee. Exclusion Criteria: * (i) patients with non-malignant lesions; * (ii) patients with pregnancy; * (iii) the inability or unwillingness of the research participant, parent or legal representative to provide written informed consent.
Where it's running
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
Xiamen, Fujian, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liang Zhao
- Email: wzhaoliang01@163.com
- Phone: 86 0592-213-7366
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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.