New PET tracer could reveal how lung cancer responds to immunotherapy
NCT ID NCT06439914
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study is testing a special PET imaging agent called [89Zr]Zr-DFO-emapalumab to see if it can detect non-small cell lung cancer lesions and show how well the cancer responds to immunotherapy. Six adults with newly diagnosed lung cancer will receive the imaging agent and undergo PET scans before and about 30 days after starting immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach can help doctors better monitor treatment 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 6 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion * Prior histologic or cytologic diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer. * FDG PET done within 2 months of the baseline imaging, as part of standard-of-care. * measurable disease by RECIST 1.1 with at least one lesion of at least 2 cm in a region of the body that can be imaged by PET (e.g.,outside of the liver) * must be able to lie still for the tests. Their girth and weight must be suitable to enter the gantry, which varies per tomograph. * must be \>18 years old. * Patients must sign an informed consent indicating that they are aware of the investigational nature of this study, in keeping with the policies of the cancer center. * Physical exam, CBC and Multiphasic (including electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, total bilirubin, AST, and ALT) must be done within 28 days prior to PET imaging Exclusion * No prior immunotherapy for current stage of NSCLC (Non Small Cell Lung Cancer). Immunotherapy in neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting and have recurrence at least 12 months following completion of immunotherapy are eligible after discussion with the principle investigator. * Pregnant or breast feeding individuals.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karmanos Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGDetroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
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