Overview

An Investigational Scan (68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT) for the Imaging of Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts in Patients With Localized Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Status:
Not yet recruiting

Trial end date:
2028-06-30

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

This phase II trial tests whether 68Ga-FAPI-46 positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) scan works to image cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in patients with localized (has not spread to other parts of the body) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). CAFs are a type of connective tissue cell that are found within or near cancerous tissue. Many CAFs express a protein called fibroblast activation protein (FAP) that are not found on healthy cells. 68Ga-FAPI-46 is a radioactive chemical compound designed to circulate through the body and attach itself to FAP on PDA cells. A PET/CT scan is then used to detect the location of FAP lesions. PET scans help to measure the information about functions of tissues and organs within the body. CT scans use X-rays to create images of the bones and internal organs within the body. Giving 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT may help doctors improve upon the diagnosis and management of PDA.

Phase:

Phase 2

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Mayo Clinic

Collaborator:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Treatments:

FAPI-46