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18F-DCFPyL Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/Computed Tomography (CT) in Men With Prostate Cancer

18F-DCFPyL Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/Computed Tomography (CT) in Men With Prostate Cancer

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03824275
Enrollment
129
Registered
2019-01-31
Start date
2019-02-12
Completion date
2023-12-31
Last updated
2022-05-11

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Conditions

Prostatic Neoplasms

Brief summary

PyL, also known as \[18F\]DCFPyL, is a second-generation fluorinated prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeted PET imaging agent. In preliminary studies it demonstrates a higher detection of metastatic prostate lesions compared to standard imaging. Its ability to image metastatic prostate cancer sites was comparable to 68Ga-PSMA with high tumor-to-background ratios.Additionally, \[18F\] PyL demonstrated higher mean tumor-to-background ratios when using kidney, spleen, or parotid as reference organs. However, the role of \[18F\] PyL in tumor response to therapy has not been evaluated, specifically the potential to serve as a predictive biomarker of response. Given the high cost of current therapeutic agents in mCRPC, there is a need for an early response biomarker to stratify which patients will benefit from therapy and which will not. This will also allow for earlier change in management of patients who will not response to these therapies, potentially improving patient outcomes.

Detailed description

The investigators will conduct a prospective phase II/III study of 300 men diagnosed with prostate cancer with a rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Upon enrollment, subjects will undergo standard of care imaging (defined as a CT or MRI of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, and 99mTc bone scans) if not obtained within 45 days of enrollment. Subjects will have standard of care laboratory evaluations and undergo 18F- DCFPyL PET/CT. \[18F\]DCFPyL will be used for study imaging.

Interventions

DRUG18F- DCFPyL PET/CT

A CT scan using a radioactive marker to better image tumors

Sponsors

Columbia University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Prospective, non-randomized

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Histologically confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer 2. PSA ≥ 0.2ng/ml 3. Age ≥ 18 years of age 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 2 (karnofsky ≥ 60%) 5. Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document 6. Wiling to comply with clinical trial instructions and requirements 7. Willing to cover the cost of PyL PET/CT imaging if funds are not available

Exclusion criteria

1. History of another active malignancy within 3 years, other than basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin 2. Presence of prostate brachytherapy implants unless approved by the PI 3. Administration of another radioisotope within five physical half-lives of trial enrollment 4. Radiation or chemotherapy within 2 weeks prior to trial enrollment 5. Serum creatinine \> 3 times the upper limit of normal 6. Serum total bilirubin \> 3 times the upper limit of normal 7. Aspartate transaminase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \>5 times the upper limit of normal 8. Inadequate venous access

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To determine the positive predictive value of 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT on a per-patient basis3.5 yearsTo determine the positive predictive value of 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT on a per-patient basis

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To determine the positive predictive value of 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT on a per-region basis, with regions being the prostate or prostate bed, pelvis, extra pelvis, and bones3.5 yearsTo determine the positive predictive value of 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT on a per-region basis
To determine the sensitivity and specificity of 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT on a per patient and region basis3.5 yearsTo determine the sensitivity and specificity of 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT on a per patient and region basis

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
To characterize ctDNA and exosomes in patients with prostate cancer3.5 yearsTo characterize ctDNA and exosomes in patients with prostate cancer
To determine correlation with ctDNA and/or exosome levels with disease burden3.5 yearsTo determine correlation with ctDNA and/or exosome levels with disease burden

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

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