New Alpha-Particle therapy targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
NCT ID NCT05636618
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new drug called [212Pb]VMT-α-NET, which delivers a powerful type of radiation (alpha particles) directly to tumor cells that have a specific marker (SSTR2). The trial includes 300 adults with advanced neuroendocrine tumors or meningioma that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the treatment can shrink tumors.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- [212Pb]VMT-α-NET (a radioactive drug that delivers alpha particles directly to tumor cells)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors or meningioma that have not responded to other therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early first-in-human trial, so safety and effectiveness are not yet known. The treatment involves radiation, which may cause serious side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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BAMF Health
RECRUITINGGrand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
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Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGDetroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
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Biogenix Molecular
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33165, United States
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98109, United States
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Froedtert Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Johns Hopkins
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Michigan Health Professionals
RECRUITINGTroy, Michigan, 48098, United States
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Nebraska Cancer Specialists
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68130, United States
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Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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The University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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UH Cleveland Medical Center
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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University of Iowa
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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University of Kentucky
RECRUITINGLexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States
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University of North Carolina
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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Virginia Cancer Specialists
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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Washington University
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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