New treatment option for Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Official title 68Ga-TCR-FAPI PET/CT Guided Precision Surgery for MTC
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06277180
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a phase II clinical trial to evaluate the capability of 68Ga-labeled targeted covalent radiopharmaceutical (TCR) fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET/CT to guide the surgical treatment of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). The surgical extent of MTC is determined based on the lesion range revealed by 68Ga-TCR-FAPI PET/CT, with the main endpoint being 1-month post-surgical calcitonin level.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Age between 18 and 75 years;
- Diagnosed with MTC and have surgical indication based on preliminary evaluation; the tumor may be newly diagnosed or previously treated;
- Expected survival of at least 12 weeks;
- No major organ dysfunction (heart, lung, liver, kidney and other major organ include), acute or life-threatening status of infection;
- Be willing and able to understand the research content and provide written informed consent/assent for the trial.
You likely can't join if
- Have a history of imaging agent allergies;
- Does not meet the PET-CT scan sedation requirements, or has contraindications for PET-CT examination;
- Be pregnant or breastfeeding, or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the trial;
- No surgical indication (i.e., no measurable disease, unresectable disease, or significant present of distant metastasis), refusing surgery or...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Beijing, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Beijing, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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