Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Investigating a new imaging agent for systemic amyloidosis

Official title: Phase 1 Study to Investigate the Dosimetry and Biodistribution of a Single Intravenous Administration of 99mTc-p5+14 Using SPECT/CT Imaging and Planar Gamma Scintigraphy in Healthy Volunteers and Patients With AL or ATTR Systemic Amyloidosis

Run by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine · NCT05951816 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new imaging agent to see if it can help find amyloid deposits in patients with systemic amyloidosis, especially those with heart issues.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment31 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Knoxville, Tennessee)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 18, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsJune 2027
Registry record updatedJuly 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT05951816 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study include adults over 18 years with a confirmed diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis.

Probably not a fit

Patients without a confirmed diagnosis of systemic amyloidosis or those under 18 years old 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 study evaluates 99mTc-p5+14, a synthetic peptide radiolabeled with technetium-99m, as a radiotracer for detecting amyloid deposits in patients with AL or ATTR systemic amyloidosis, particularly those with cardiac involvement. The research aims to assess the dosimetry and biodistribution of this radiotracer in patients compared to healthy volunteers. Utilizing advanced imaging techniques such as SPECT and PGS, the study seeks to improve diagnostic capabilities for systemic amyloidosis. The findings could enhance the understanding of amyloid distribution in affected tissues.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic imaging for patients with systemic amyloidosis, facilitating earlier and more accurate detection of the disease.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise with similar imaging approaches, but the specific use of 99mTc-p5+14 is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

PART 1

1\) Understand the study procedures and agree to participate in the study by giving written informed consent..

2\) Be male or female \>18 years of age. 3) Women of child-bearing potential (WOCBP) (those who have not been surgically sterilized, are not postmenopausal \[i.e., last menstrual period \>2 years ago without pharmaceutical intervention\], and women who are fertile) must have a negative pregnancy test prior within 24 h prior to infusion.

4\) WOCBP who are not exclusively in same-sex relationships and male participants with female sexual partners who are WOCBP must agree to use adequate contraceptive methods, defined as use of a condom by the male partner combined with use of a highly effective method of contraception by the female partner, for at least 2.5 days after injection of 99mTc-p5+14.

5\) Be a healthy volunteer (n=3) or have a confirmed diagnosis of systemic amyloidosis (n=2) based on either a histologic confirmation with a biopsy containing deposits of apple-green birefringent, Congophilic material with aberrant organ-specific biomarkers indicating amyloid involvement, physical examination, or imaging study.

6\) Healthy volunteers must also meet inclusion criteria for Part 3. PART 2

1. Understand the study procedures and agree to participate in the study by giving written informed consent.
2. Be male or female \>18 years of age.
3. WOCBP (those who have not been surgically sterilized, are not postmenopausal \[i.e., last menstrual period \>2 years ago without pharmaceutical intervention\], and women who are fertile) must have a negative pregnancy test prior within 24 h prior to infusion.
4. WOCBP who are not exclusively in same-sex relationships and male participants with female sexual partners who are WOCBP must agree to use adequate contraceptive methods, defined as use of a condom by the male partner combined with use of a highly effective method of contraception by the female partner, for at least 2.5 days after injection of 99mTc-p5+14.
5. Have one of the following:

   1. a confirmed diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, based on either a histologic confirmation of a cardiac or extracardiac biopsy containing deposits of apple-green birefringent, Congophilic material AND imaging parameters (ECHO or CMR) indicative of cardiac involvement.
   2. a confirmed diagnosis of systemic ATTR amyloidosis, based on either a histologic confirmation of a cardiac biopsy containing deposits of apple-green birefringent, Congophilic material or extracardiac biopsy and imaging parameters (ECHO or CMR or 99mTc-PYP) indicative of cardiac involvement, with no evidence of abnormal serum free light chains.
6. Have a diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis within 4 years of screening, or longer if contemporaneous clinical data indicates the persistent presence of cardiac amyloidosis.

PART 3

1. Understand the study procedures and agree to participate in the study by giving written informed consent.
2. Be male or female \>18 years of age.
3. WOCBP (those who have not been surgically sterilized, are not postmenopausal \[i.e., last menstrual period \>2 years ago without pharmaceutical intervention\], and women who are fertile) must have a negative pregnancy test prior within 24 h prior to infusion.
4. WOCBP who are not exclusively in same-sex relationships and male participants with female sexual partners who are WOCBP must agree to use adequate contraceptive methods, defined as use of a condom by the male partner combined with use of a highly effective method of contraception by the female partner, for at least 2.5 days after injection of 99mTc-p5+14.
5. Be in good general health, as determined by no clinically significant findings (including Type 2 diabetes mellitus) in the opinion of the Investigator from review of the medical history.
6. Does not have a diagnosis of amyloidosis nor has a first- or second-degree relative (parent, sibling, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew) with confirmed or suspected familial amyloidosis.

PART 4

1. Understand the study procedures and agree to participate in the study by giving written informed consent.
2. Be male or female \>18 years of age.
3. Women of child-bearing potential (those who have not been surgically sterilized, are not postmenopausal \[i.e., last menstrual period \>2 years ago without pharmaceutical intervention\], and women who are fertile) must have a negative pregnancy test prior within 24 h prior to infusion.
4. WOCBP who are not exclusively in same-sex relationships and male participants with female sexual partners who are WOCBP must agree to use adequate contraceptive methods, defined as use of a condom by the male partner combined with use of a highly effective method of contraception by the female partner, for at least 2.5 days after injection of 99mTc-p5+14.
5. Has a confirmed diagnosis of systemic ATTR amyloidosis, based on either a histologic confirmation of a cardiac biopsy containing deposits of apple-green birefringent, Congophilic material or extracardiac biopsy and imaging parameters (ECHO or CMR), or abnormal serum biomarkers indicative of cardiac involvement, with no evidence of abnormal serum free light chains.
6. Has a diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis within 4 years of screening, or longer if contemporaneous clinical data indicates the persistent presence of cardiac amyloidosis.
7. Has a negative 99mTc-PYP imaging study.

Exclusion Criteria:

PARTS 1-4

1. Due to annual dosimetry limitations, patients who have participated in another nuclear medicine amyloid imaging clinical trial protocol and received tracer injection in the last 6 months.
2. Is pregnant or breast-feeding.
3. Is mentally or legally incapacitated, has significant emotional problems at the time of the study, or has a history of psychosis.
4. Receiving hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
5. Has severe claustrophobia or any medical condition that would prevent completion of the imaging protocol.
6. Has any illness that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might confound the results of the study or pose additional risk to the subject.
7. Has received heparin or heparin analogs (e.g., enoxaparin, dalteparin, fondaparinux) within seven (7) days prior to 99mTc-p5+14 administration.
8. Have previously received any dose of p5+14, in any form.
9. Have a serum AST \>2x the upper limit of normal or 80 IU/L AND total bilirubin \> 1.5x the upper limit of normal or 1.8 mg/dL within the previous six months of enrollment.
10. Have a serum ALT \>2x the upper limit of normal or 64 IU/L AND total bilirubin \> 1.5x the upper limit of normal or 1.8 mg/dL within the previous six months of enrollment.
11. Have a QTc interval, using Bazett's formula (QTcB) of \>530 ms, measured within six months prior to enrollment, or assessed prior to injection.

Where it's running

  • University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Jonathan S Wall, PhD — University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
  • Study coordinator: Emily B Martin, PhD
  • Email: emartin@utmck.edu
  • Phone: 865-305-9533

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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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