New PET tracer lights up pancreatic tumors in early trial

NCT ID NCT06129422

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This early-phase study tested a new imaging drug called NMK89 in 10 people with pancreatic cancer. The drug is designed to attach to a protein (MUC5AC) found on some pancreatic cancer cells and show up on PET scans. The main goal was to check safety and how well the imaging works, not to treat the cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BAMF Health

    Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States

  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

  • Moffitt Cancer Center

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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