Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 75

MMP14-targeted PET imaging probe for solid tumors

Official title: MMP14(MT1-MMP) Targeting Bicyclic Peptide Probe for PET Imaging in Solid Tumors

Run by Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute · NCT06719856 · Data updated 2026-11-12

Doctors are testing a 68Ga-labeled bicyclic peptide that can help visualize MMP14 expression in solid tumors using PET scans to see who might benefit from MMP14-targeted treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorPeking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedAugust 11, 2026
Trial IDNCT06719856 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18–75 with measurable solid tumors and good performance status (ECOG 0–1), who require PET/CT for staging and can provide tumor tissue samples.

Probably not a fit

Patients without detectable MMP14 expression or without uptake of the radiotracer may not benefit from MMP14-targeted strategies.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study uses a radioactive peptide radiotracer to image MMP14 (MT1-MMP) in patients with solid tumors. The plan includes a phased enrollment to assess pharmacokinetics, organ distribution, tumor uptake, and safety, followed by a broader evaluation of tumor targeting. Participants will undergo whole-body PET/CT imaging, with emphasis on documenting tracer behavior and potential correlation to treatment response. The study aims to identify patients who may benefit from therapies targeting MMP14.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could help select patients for MMP14-targeted therapies and improve tumor imaging for treatment planning.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work with PET tracers targeting MMPs has shown feasibility, but this exact MMP14-targeted radiotracer is investigational and early in development.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Malignant melanoma, glioma, lung cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, breast cancer, liver cancer, etc., confirmed by histopathology or cytology;
2. age ≥18 and ≤75 years old, male or female;
3. ECOG score 0 or 1;
4. expected survival time ≥6 months;
5. There was at least one measurable target lesion according to RECIST1.1 criteria, and biopsy could be performed within one month before and after PET scan, and the patient could provide 2-3 lesion tissue slides;
6. Women of childbearing age (15-49 years) must have had a negative pregnancy test within 7 days before starting testing; Women and men of childbearing potential must agree to use effective contraception to avoid pregnancy during the study and for 3 months after the examination;
7. patients recommended by clinicians to undergo PET/CT examination for tumor staging;
8. The subjects could fully understand and voluntarily participate in this experiment, and signed an informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women planning to become pregnant during the study or within three months after administration, as well as individuals donating sperm or oocytes.
2. Individuals known or suspected to be allergic to the investigational drug or any of its components.
3. Individuals with significantly abnormal liver or kidney function: serum total bilirubin (TBIL) \> 1.5 × 20 µmol/L, or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \> 2.5 × 45 µmol/L, or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \> 2.5 × 40 µmol/L, or serum creatinine \> 1.5 × 130 µmol/L.
4. Unable to cooperate in completing the PET scan, or suffering from claustrophobia or other conditions that prevent cooperation during the PET scan.
5. Other situations deemed inappropriate for participation in the trial by the investigator. Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Where it's running

  • Beijing Cancer Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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