Using a new PET/CT scan to diagnose glioma patients

68Ga-NOTA-RM26 PET/CT in Glioma Patients

EARLY_PHASE1 · Peking Union Medical College Hospital · NCT06412952

This study is testing a new type of PET scan to see if it can better diagnose and predict the severity of brain tumors called gliomas in patients who have not yet started treatment.

Quick facts

PhaseEARLY_PHASE1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
Trial IDNCT06412952 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of 68Ga-NOTA-RM26, a PET tracer that targets the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR), in diagnosing high-grade gliomas and predicting their grade using PET/CT imaging. The study involves patients with suspected or confirmed untreated gliomas who will undergo this imaging technique to assess its clinical diagnostic value. The approach focuses on the over-expression of GRPR in glioma cells, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with suspected or confirmed untreated gliomas.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have known allergies to study components may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of glioma diagnosis and improve treatment strategies for patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of GRPR-targeting agents in imaging has shown promise in other cancers, this specific application in glioma is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* suspected or confirmed untreated glioma patients
* signed written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnancy
* breastfeeding
* known allergy against Pentixafor
* any medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator,may
* significantly interfere with study compliance

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality

Study contacts

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: Glioma

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.