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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT07171905

NCT07171905 CAT-VHL Exploring the Role of Carbonic Anhydrase IX as Diagnostic and Theranostic Target in Von-Hippel Lindau Disease

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NCT ID NCT07171905
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Condition VHL - Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 38 participants
Start Date 2026-02-25
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
investigating the role of CAIX as target in VHL disease and in VHL-/- tumors.

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 38 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The study is a phase 2, non-comparative and non-randomized, single arm, national clinical trial testing the hypothesis that CAIX-PET has diagnostic and theranostic potential in VHL disease and in VHL-/- tumors. Participants will receive a single dose of the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical \[89Zr\]Zr-DFO-Girentuximab and subsequently will be subjected to imaging with an hybrid PET/CT scanner. Sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy of experimental imaging will be assessed against standard of truth derived from standard of care procedures such as MRI or pathology following surgery. A theranostic approach will be simulated by replacing the physical decay of the diagnostic isotope \[89Zr\]Zr with the physical decay of therapeutic isotopes and evaluating tissue dosimetry.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntarily given informed consent * Age ≥18 years old * Performance Status ECOG/WHO score 0-2 * For females of reproductive potential, negative pregnancy test and use of highly effective contraception for 30 days following IMP administration * For males of reproductive potential, use of highly effective contraception for 30 days following IMP administration. And, for the primary cohort: * Diagnosis of VHL disease requiring surveillance following confirmation of pathogenic variant at genetic test Alternatively, for the secondary cohort: \- Clinical and/or pathological diagnosis of hemangioblastoma, pheochromocytoma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor or clear cell renal cell carcinoma requiring surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Performance Status ECOG/WHO score \>2 * Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding or are planning pregnancy during the study * Men who are planning fatherhood during the study * Exposure to any murine or chimeric antibodies within 5 years prior to the planned IMP administration * Exposure to any experimental diagnostic or therapeutic drug within 30 days from the planned IMP administration * Surgery, biopsy, ablative procedure, radiotherapy or any other local treatment for any primary tumor within 4 weeks prior to the planned IMP administration * Exposure to any systemic agent within 4 weeks prior to the planned IMP administration or in case of continuing adverse effects with grade \>1 from such therapy * Current exposure to systemic agents or scheduled therapy in the next 6 months following the planned IMP administration * Serious non-malignant disease (e.g. psychiatric, infectious, autoimmune or metabolic) that may interfere with the objectives of the study or within the safety of compliance of the subjects as judged by the Investigator * Known hypersensitivity to \[89Zr\]Zr-DFO-Girentuximab or DFO (Desferrioxamine) * Severe chronic kidney disease with glomerular filtration rate ≤ 30 mL/min/1.73m2 * Other vulnerable categories than rare disease (e.g, being in detention)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Alessandro Larcher

✉ larcher.alessandro@hsr.it

📞 +39 02.2643.4121

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07171905 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying VHL - Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07171905 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT07171905 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07171905 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at larcher.alessandro@hsr.it for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07171905 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Milan, Italy.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07171905 clinical trial?

NCT07171905 is sponsored by IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele. The trial plans to enroll 38 participants.

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