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

PET imaging of STING expression in cancer patients

Official title: [68Ga]Ga-Sa-DABI-4 PET Imaging of Stimulator of Interferon Gene Expression in Cancer Patients

Run by First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University · NCT06419361 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new imaging agent to see if it can safely help doctors visualize a specific protein in tumors of adults with cancer, which may improve cancer treatment.

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Quick facts

PhaseEarly Phase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 30, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJune 4, 2025
Trial IDNCT06419361 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with suspected or newly diagnosed malignant diseases.

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 study investigates the safety and effectiveness of a novel 68Ga-labeled agonist, [68Ga]Ga-Sa-DABI-4, for noninvasive positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the stimulator of interferon gene (STING) expression in tumors. By monitoring STING expression, the study aims to enhance the understanding of STING therapy in cancer treatment. Participants will include adults with suspected or diagnosed malignant diseases, and the study will assess the biodistribution of the imaging agent in the tumor microenvironment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the monitoring and treatment of cancer by providing a new method for imaging STING expression.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of using [68Ga]Ga-Sa-DABI-4 for PET imaging of STING expression is novel, similar imaging techniques have shown promise in other cancer studies.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Signed informed consent.
3. Patients with suspected or newly diagnosed or previously malignant disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with non-malignant disease.
2. Patients with pregnancy.
3. The inability or unwillingness of the research participant, parent or legal representative to provide written informed consent.
4. Known or expected hypersensitivity to \[68Ga\]Ga-Sa-DABI-4 or any of its components.
5. Any serious medical condition or extenuating circumstance which the investigator feels may interfere with the procedures or evaluations of the study.

Where it's running

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 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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