Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 75

Using 68Ga-grazytracer PET imaging to evaluate immunotherapy in lung cancer

Official title: The Application Value of 68Ga-grazytracer PET in Immunotherapy for Stage III Non-small-cell Lung Cancer: a Prospective, Observationa Trial

Run by Ruijin Hospital · NCT06623487 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a special type of PET imaging can help doctors see how well immunotherapy is working for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorRuijin Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsimmunotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 19, 2024
Main results expectedJune 30, 2026
Study endsJuly 31, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 2, 2024
Trial IDNCT06623487 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with stage III NSCLC who require neoadjuvant immunotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with serious comorbidities or those who are pregnant or nursing 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 focuses on patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are undergoing neoadjuvant immunotherapy. It aims to utilize 68Ga-grazytracer PET imaging to non-invasively detect the presence of CD8+ T cells in tumor lesions, which may provide insights into the treatment's efficacy. By monitoring these immune responses, the study seeks to enhance clinical decision-making regarding patient management and treatment strategies. The observational nature of the study allows for real-world data collection without altering patient treatment protocols.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved monitoring of immunotherapy effectiveness, potentially enhancing patient outcomes in NSCLC.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of PET imaging in cancer treatment monitoring is established, the specific application of 68Ga-grazytracer PET in this context is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with stage III NSCLC, after assessment according to clinical guidelines, require neoadjuvant immunotherapy;
2. Fully-informed written consent obtained from patients;
3. Patient ability to comply with protocol requirements;
4. Age 18-75 years;
5. Life expectancy of at least 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with serious diseases that the investigator deems unsuitable for participation in the clinical study. Such as severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency, severe bone marrow suppression, severe hepatic or renal insufficiency, etc;
2. Intestinal perforation, complete intestinal obstruction;
3. Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or a fasting blood glucose value of ≥11 mmol/L on the day of the test;
4. Pregnant women and women who are potentially pregnant, as well as nursing mothers;
5. Patients with poor compliance.

Where it's running

  • Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
    Shanghai, Shanghai 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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