Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Imaging with a new PET agent for SSTR2 positive diseases

Official title: 68Ga-FAPI-LM3 PET/CT Imaging in Patients With FAP/SSTR2 Positive Disease and Compared With 18F-FDG

Run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · NCT05873777 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new imaging agent to see if it can provide better results for patients with SSTR2 positive diseases compared to the current standard imaging method.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Xiamen, Fujian)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 9, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2025
Registry record updatedAugust 8, 2025
Trial IDNCT05873777 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults with suspected or newly diagnosed malignant diseases that express FAP or SSTR2.

Probably not a fit

Patients with non-malignant diseases or those who are pregnant 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 research investigates the safety and effectiveness of a new dual receptor targeting PET radiotracer, 68Ga-FAPI-LM3, in patients with SSTR2 positive diseases. Participants will undergo both 68Ga-FAPI-LM3 and 18F-FDG PET/CT scans to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the new imaging agent compared to the standard. The study will evaluate biodistribution, radiation dosimetry, and the number of detected lesions. The goal is to determine if 68Ga-FAPI-LM3 provides better imaging results for these conditions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of diagnosing SSTR2 positive diseases, leading to better patient management.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of PET imaging is well-established, the specific application of 68Ga-FAPI-LM3 for SSTR2 positive diseases is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* (i) adult patients (aged 18 years or order);
* (ii) patients with suspected or newly diagnosed or previously malignant disease, with either FAP or SSTR2 positive expression (supporting evidence may include MRI, CT, and pathology report etc);
* (iii) patients who had scheduled both 18F-FDG and 68Ga-FAPI-LM3 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 disease;
* (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

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
    Xiamen, Fujian, 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.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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