Using Al18F-NOTA-FAPI PET/CT to detect certain cancer types

Application of Al18F-NOTA-FAPI PET/CT in Malignant Tumors Expressing Fibroblast-activated Proteins

PHASE2; PHASE3 · Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences · NCT05749302

This study is testing a new type of imaging called Al18F-NOTA-FAPI PET/CT to see if it can help find certain cancers that have a specific protein linked to worse outcomes.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE2; PHASE3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (other)
Locations1 site (Beijing, Chao Yang)
Trial IDNCT05749302 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of Al18F-NOTA-FAPI PET/CT imaging in patients with malignant tumors that express fibroblast-activated proteins (FAP). It aims to assess the imaging quality and tumor detection capabilities of this novel radiotracer, which targets FAP, a protein associated with poor prognosis in various cancers. The study will include patients with diagnosed or suspected FAP-positive tumors and will evaluate the potential of this imaging technique for diagnosis and treatment assessment. The approach is based on the unique expression of FAP in tumor-associated fibroblasts, making it a promising target for cancer imaging.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with suspected or diagnosed malignant tumors expressing fibroblast-activated proteins.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have medical conditions that may interfere with study compliance will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring for patients with specific tumor types.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar imaging approaches targeting FAP, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with suspected or clearly diagnosed Malignant Tumors Expressing Fibroblast-activated Proteins
* signed written consent.
* Willing and able to cooperate with all projects in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnancy;
* breastfeeding;
* any medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator may significantly interfere with study compliance.

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Chao Yang

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.

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Conditions: Malignancy, malignant tumors expressing fibroblast-activated proteins

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.