First human trial launches for targeted radiation therapy against Hard-to-Treat neuroendocrine tumors

NCT ID NCT06148636

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, [212Pb] VMT-α-NET, in 24 adults with advanced neuroendocrine tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose for future studies, not to treat the disease. Participants receive up to two infusions of the drug along with amino acids to protect the kidneys.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

[212Pb] VMT-α-NET (a radioactive drug)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help determine a safe dose for future trials that might control tumor growth in patients with neuroendocrine tumors.

What could go wrong

This is an early, first-in-human safety study with only 24 participants. It is not designed to provide therapeutic benefit, and the drug may cause kidney damage or other side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adenoma, Islet Cell carcinoid tumor lung neuroendocrine neoplasm neuroendocrine neoplasm pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor Recurrence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States