Testing a new imaging agent for prostate cancer

A Phase I Trial of 61Cu-NODAGA-PSMA for Patients with Prostate Cancer

PHASE1 · Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian · NCT06736054

This study is testing a new imaging agent for prostate cancer to see if it can help doctors find cancer more effectively during scans.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment8 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexMale
SponsorHoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (other)
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Irvine, California)
Trial IDNCT06736054 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This phase I trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of a novel molecular imaging radiotracer, 61Cu-NODAGA-PSMA, specifically designed for prostate cancer detection. Participants will receive an intravenous dose of the radiotracer followed by PET/CT imaging to assess its ability to identify PSMA-positive malignant lesions. The study aims to explore the potential of 61Cu as a more widely distributable imaging agent compared to current isotopes. The trial will enroll 6-10 patients and monitor safety and dosimetry, without the expectation of treatment effects.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with biopsy-proven prostate adenocarcinoma and at least one site of PSMA-positive disease.

Not a fit: Patients with known allergies to PSMA-targeted imaging agents or other active malignancies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of prostate cancer imaging and improve patient management.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel, other studies have explored similar imaging techniques, but the use of 61Cu specifically is less common.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Biopsy proven prostate adenocarcinoma
2. Age ≥ 18 years
3. ECOG 0 or 1
4. At least one site of PSMA-positive disease on a PSMA-targeted PET/CT performed within 30 days of trial recruitment
5. Creatinine of ≤1.4 or Creatinine Clearance or ≥ 60 mL/minute.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known allergy/hypersensitivity to PSMA-targeted imaging agents
2. Other active malignancy, other than the known prostate cancer

Where this trial is running

Irvine, California

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Prostate Adenocarcinoma, PSMA, PET/CT, Phase 1

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.