Tumor Detection Using Iodine-131-Labeled Monoclonal Antibody 8H9
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2009-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out whether the monoclonal antibody 8H9 is useful in
finding tumors in your body. Antibodies are protein found naturally in blood. They can fasten
themselves to bacteria and viruses. They can stimulate white cells and blood proteins to kill
tumors. The antibody 8H9 was made from mouse white cells. The white cells that secrete this
antibody have been made to live for ever. They manufacture large amounts of 8H9 for patient
use. Although other monoclonal antibodies have been safely tested in people, the antibody 8H9
has never been given to a human patient.