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Evaluation of Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA)-Based PET Imaging of Primary Prostate Cancer

Evaluation of PSMA-based PET as an Imaging Biomarker of Primary Prostate Cancer

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01496157
Enrollment
15
Registered
2011-12-21
Start date
2012-09-11
Completion date
2017-09-17
Last updated
2018-08-28

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Conditions

Prostate Cancer

Keywords

Primary Prostate Cancer

Brief summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate a radiolabeled urea-based small molecule inhibitor of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), \[18F\]DCFBC (DCFBC), as a PET imaging biomarker of prostate cancer detection and aggressiveness at initial diagnosis. PSMA is a well characterized histological marker of prostate cancer tumor aggressiveness but a quantitative non-invasive method for PSMA detection and monitoring is not currently available. Development of such an imaging biomarker would be useful to differentiate indolent from aggressive prostate cancer phenotypes and allow for selection of appropriate risk adaptive therapies. The investigators preliminary first-in-human studies demonstrate high specific DCFBC uptake in metastatic prostate cancer and feasibility for prostate cancer imaging. The investigators propose to study patients initially diagnosed with biopsy-positive prostate cancer to determine if DCFBC uptake and location by PET imaging will be positively correlated with prostate cancer by prostatectomy tissue step-section analysis. DCFBC uptake at sites of suspected metastatic disease will be compared to conventional imaging modalities (CT, bone scan) and biopsy results when available. In addition, DCFBC-PET uptake quantification will be compared with expression levels of PSMA and other prostate cancer relevant markers (PSA, Ki-67, TMPRSS2-ERG) by prostate tissue immunohistochemistry analysis and compared with clinical prognostic markers (PSA, Gleason score, clinical stage, Partin tables derived prediction of pathologic stage).

Interventions

A bolus of 10 mCi (370 MBq) \[9-11 mCi (333-407 MBq)\] of 18F-DCFBC will be injected into the IV line by slow IV push.

Sponsors

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Newly diagnosed prostate cancer pathologically proven by prostate biopsy 2. Prostate biopsy histology grade ≥ Gleason 3+3=6. 3. Patients considered as candidates for and medically fit to undergo prostatectomy 4. At least 10 days after most recent prostate biopsy 5. No known problems with peripheral IV or central line access 6. Able to tolerate urinary straight catheter placement 7. Patient is judged by the Investigator to have the initiative and means to be compliant with the protocol and be within geographical proximity to make the required study visits. 8. Patients or their legal representatives must have the ability to read, understand and provide written informed consent for the initiation of any study related procedures.

Exclusion criteria

1. Prior pelvic external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy 2. Chemotherapy for prostate cancer 3. Hormone deprivation therapy 4. Investigational therapy for prostate cancer 5. Hemorrhagic cystitis or active prostatitis 6. Unable to lie flat during or tolerate PET/CT 7. Prior history of any other malignancy within the last 2 years, other than skin basal cell or cutaneous superficial squamous cell carcinoma that has not metastasized and superficial bladder cancer 8. No prostatectomy scheduled prior to follow-up visit (12 to 72 hours post imaging) 9. Serum creatinine \> 1.5 mg/dL or creatinine clearance \< 50 mL/min/1.73m2

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
PET Detection of Primary Prostate Cancer24 monthsTo compare number of participants with positive or negative uptake of 18F-DCFBC in primary prostate cancer by DCFBC PET to prostatectomy pathology as determined by tissue step-section analysis in men with biopsy-positive prostate cancer (Gleason score \> 4+3=7).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
PET Detection of Metastatic Disease at Initial Staging24 monthsTo compare the detection of bone and nodal metastatic disease by DCFBC PET at initial staging to detection by available conventional imaging modalities (bone scan, CT, MRI) and biopsy pathology.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

2 enrolled participants were screen failures, therefore 13 started the study.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Patients With Primary Prostate Cancer
Patients will be imaged with 18F-DCFBC 18F-DCFBC: A bolus of 10 mCi (370 MBq) \[9-11 mCi (333-407 MBq)\] of 18F-DCFBC will be injected into the IV line by slow IV push.
13
Total13

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPatients With Primary Prostate Cancer
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
4 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
9 Participants
Biopsy Gleason Score
Gleason score 3+3
1 Participants
Biopsy Gleason Score
Gleason Score 3+4
5 Participants
Biopsy Gleason Score
Gleason Score 4+3
4 Participants
Biopsy Gleason Score
Gleason Score 4+4
3 Participants
Prostatectomy gleason score
Gleason 3+3
1 Participants
Prostatectomy gleason score
Gleason 3+4
5 Participants
Prostatectomy gleason score
Gleason 4+3
2 Participants
Prostatectomy gleason score
Gleason 4+4
1 Participants
Prostatectomy gleason score
Gleason 4+5
3 Participants
Prostatectomy gleason score
Gleason 5+3
1 Participants
Prostate specific antigen (PSA)8.36 ng/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.77
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected— Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
13 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
13 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 13
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 13
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 13

Outcome results

Primary

PET Detection of Primary Prostate Cancer

To compare number of participants with positive or negative uptake of 18F-DCFBC in primary prostate cancer by DCFBC PET to prostatectomy pathology as determined by tissue step-section analysis in men with biopsy-positive prostate cancer (Gleason score \> 4+3=7).

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Patients With Primary Prostate CancerPET Detection of Primary Prostate CancerProstate Cancer with Positive Uptake of 18F-DCFBC6 Participants
Patients With Primary Prostate CancerPET Detection of Primary Prostate CancerProstate Cancer with Negative Uptake of 18F-DCFBC7 Participants
Secondary

PET Detection of Metastatic Disease at Initial Staging

To compare the detection of bone and nodal metastatic disease by DCFBC PET at initial staging to detection by available conventional imaging modalities (bone scan, CT, MRI) and biopsy pathology.

Time frame: 24 months

Population: Data was not collected for this outcome measure.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026