New PET tracer aims to reveal hidden inflammation in cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05335811
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation, which may help doctors better manage treatment side effects.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 55 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient \>/= 18 years of age. * Patients with histologic diagnosis of solid or liquid tumor treated by ICI with evidence of or clinical suspicion of irAE or patients with suspected inflammation. * Normal range standard renal and liver function tests for age: eGFR \>= 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 Adequate liver function: Bilirubin ≤ the upper limit of normal (ULN) Alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ the ULN Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating women: pregnant women are excluded from this study because the effects of \[18F\]4FN in pregnancy are not known. Urine or serum pregnancy test (female \</= 60 years of age or childbearing potential) within 24 hours of the PET scan. * Subjects with contraindications to the use of \[18F\]4FN including confirmed allergy. * Patients with a body weight of 400 pounds or more, or a BMI which precludes their entry into the bore of the PET/CT scanner, because the hardware is not intended to support that weight. * Any additional medical condition, serious concurrent illness, or other extenuating circumstance that, in the opinion of the physician may significantly interfere with study compliance. * Children below the age of 18 are excluded because of the unknown but potential risk of administration of radiopharmaceuticals to minors.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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