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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ruijin Hospital Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | immunotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 19, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 2, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06623487 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
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Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.