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Recruiting EARLY_Phase 1 NCT03321045

NCT03321045 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging With Zirconium-89 (89Zr)-Trastuzumab for Prediction of HER2 Targeted Therapy Effectiveness

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NCT ID NCT03321045
Status Recruiting
Phase EARLY_Phase 1
Sponsor University of Alabama at Birmingham
Condition Breast Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 10 participants
Start Date 2017-11-21
Primary Completion 2028-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
[89Zr]-Df-TrastuzumabPET/MRI Imaging

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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.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 10 participants in total. It began in 2017-11-21 with a primary completion date of 2028-10.

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Brief Summary

Our goal is to investigate the use of 89Zr-trastuzumab as a HER2 imaging agent to determine which patients are likely to respond to targeted HER2 agents as single agent therapy. We are proposing to perform a pilot study with goals of demonstrating the feasibility of imaging breast cancer patients with 89Zr-trastuzumab-PET/MRI, evaluating the relationship between tumor 89Zr-trastuzumab uptake and in vitro positivity of HER2, assessing the relationship between 89Zr-trastuzumab uptake and response to HER2 therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Be at least 18 years of age. * Diagnosis of HER2 positive breast cancer as defined by to American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/College of American Pathologists (CAP) 2018 guidelines: Immunohistochemistry (IHC) 3+ OR Single prove In situ hybridization (ISH) with average HER2 copy number \>= 6 OR dual probe ISH with both average HER2 copy number \>= 4 AND HER2 to CEP17 ratio \>=2 * Patients eligible for radiation therapy or systemic therapy using a regimen containing at least one anti-HER2 agent * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 and 1 * Ejection fraction greater than 50% by echocardiogram or multiple-gated acquisition (MUGA) scans Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide informed consent * Pregnancy * Inability to lie still for the imaging study * Weight over 350 lbs., due to the scanner bore size * Contraindication for MRI study (e.g. non-removable metal implants or certain tattoos)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Denise Jeffers, PharmD

✉ charlottejeffers@uabmc.edu

📞 205-975-6469

Principal Investigator

Suzanne E Lapi, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03321045 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Breast Cancer. 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 NCT03321045 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT03321045 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03321045 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at charlottejeffers@uabmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03321045 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03321045 clinical trial?

NCT03321045 is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The principal investigator is Suzanne E Lapi, PhD at University of Alabama at Birmingham. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.

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