New scan could spot hidden prostate cancer early
NCT ID NCT06970847
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase 3 study tests a new type of PET scan (64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA) to see if it can better detect prostate cancer that has come back after initial treatment. The study involves 220 adults with a rising PSA level after surgery or radiation. The goal is to improve detection so doctors can plan the right treatment sooner.
Why investors are watching
Clarity Pharmaceuticals is running a phase 3 trial of its imaging agent, 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA, to detect prostate cancer recurrence in 220 participants. For a small-cap company, this readout is a major test of whether its product can reliably find cancer that standard scans miss, which would validate its core technology and support regulatory approval.
If it works: A positive result could show that the imaging agent accurately detects recurrent prostate cancer, giving Clarity a clear path to seek approval and launch its first commercial product. That success could establish the company as a player in cancer imaging and attract partnerships or licensing deals.
If it fails: A failure or delay could set the company back years, since it has few other products in late-stage development. Trials often fail to meet their endpoints, and a negative readout could force the company to redesign the study or raise more money, which would strain its resources.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 220 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. At least 18 years of age. 2. Signed informed consent. 3. Life expectancy ≥ 6 months as determined by the Investigator. 4. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of prostate per original diagnosis and completed subsequent definitive therapy. 5. Participant potentially eligible for salvage therapy with curative intent (i.e. aligns with the definition of loco-regional therapy as described in protocol Section 7.2). 6. PSA level after definitive therapy: 1. Post-radical prostatectomy: Detectable or rising PSA that is ≥ 0.2 ng/mL with a confirmatory PSA ≥ 0.2 ng/mL (per AUA recommendation) or 2. Post-radiation therapy, cryotherapy, or brachytherapy: Increase in PSA level that is elevated by ≥ 2 ng/mL above the nadir (per ASTRO-Phoenix consensus definition). 7. Participant willing to undergo biopsy of a 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA PET-positive lesion for histological confirmation of PC, where this is safe and feasible. 8. An Eastern Cooperative Oncology performance status of 0-2. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participants who received investigational agent within 5 biological half-lives prior to Day 1. 2. Participants administered any high energy (\>300 KeV) gamma-emitting radioisotope within 5 physical half-lives prior to Day 1. 3. Participants with known predominant small cell or neuroendocrine PC. 4. Previous systemic therapy for PC (with the exception of neoadjuvant and adjuvant systemic therapy as part of the definitive therapy and/or salvage therapy with radiation). 5. Ongoing treatment or treatment within 6 months of Day 1 with any systemic therapy (e.g. any investigational therapy, androgen-deprivation therapy, antiandrogen, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist or antagonist, chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiotherapy) for PC. 6. Participants for whom there is an intent to initiate a prohibited medication(s)/treatment(s) (refer to Section 7.3) during the course of the participant's involvement in the study. 7. Known or expected hypersensitivity to 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA or any of its components. 8. Any serious medical condition or extenuating circumstance (including receiving the investigational product or not capable of having a PET scan) which the investigator feels may interfere with the procedures or evaluations of the study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alarcon Urology Center
Montebello, California, 90640, United States
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Albany Medical College
Albany, New York, 12208, United States
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Biogenix Molecular
Miami, Florida, 33165, United States
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Carolina Urologic Research Center
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29572, United States
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Comprehensive Urology Medical Group
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Endeavor Health- Glenbrook Hospital
Glenview, Illinois, 60201, United States
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Indiana University Health-IU Simon Cancer Center
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Intermountain Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111, United States
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M. Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Herston, Queensland, 4029, Australia
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St. Louis University
St Louis, Missouri, 63103, United States
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St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, 2010, Australia
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Summit Urology
Murray, Utah, 84107, United States
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Sydney Adventist Hospital
Wahroonga, New South Wales, 2076, Australia
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The Urology Place
San Antonio, Texas, 78240, United States
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UC Irvine
Irvine, California, 92697, United States
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
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Urology Associates, P.C.
Nashville, Tennessee, 37209, United States
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Urology Clinics of North Texas
Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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Westmead Private Hosptial
Westmead, New South Wales, 2145, Australia
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XCancer
Omaha, Nebraska, 68130, United States
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XCancer Research Network / LCMC Health EJGH
Metairie, Louisiana, 700006, United States
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