New hope for rare thyroid cancer: targeted radiation trial launches

NCT ID NCT06991738

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a radioactive drug (177Lu-DOTA-EB-TATE) in 18 adults with a rare, aggressive thyroid cancer (Hurthle cell) that has spread and no longer responds to standard radioactive iodine. The drug targets a protein found in high numbers on these cancer cells. The goal is to find a safe and effective dose to control the disease.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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