[Ga-68]MTP220 PET for Biodistribution and Efficacy in Pancreatic Cancer and Head and Neck Cancers

Description:

The goal of this research study is to develop a diagnostic tool to help with detection and diagnosis of head and neck cancer (HNC) and pancreatic cancer (PaC). This tool is called a "targeted PET tracer", or more specifically a drug named "\[Ga-68\]MTP220". The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet approved this drug, so researchers are conducting this research study to see if \[Ga-68\]MTP220 is safe and effective at diagnosing pancreatic cancer and head and neck cancer. FDA approval has been obtained for this study protocol by an Investigational New Drug (IND) application. Participants will receive a single injection of \[Ga-68\]MTP220 followed by PET/CT imaging at three points after they received the drug. These study procedures will take about 2.5 hours. Participants will also receive a follow-up phone call the day after receiving the drug to talk about any side effects they experienced.

Sponsor:

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Phase:

Early Phase 1

Contacts:

Qiubai Li, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

Lauren Hahn (CONTACT)

lauren.hahn@uhhospitals.org

216-844-9312

MTP220

Isotope(s):
Target(s):
  • Extradomain B fibronectin (EDB-FN)
Ligand Class: Peptides
Inclusion
  • Participants willing and able to undergo a PET/CT
  • Participants have been newly diagnosed and not yet received definitive therapy (including surgery, radiation therapy, or systemic therapy).
  • Prior biopsy showing pancreatic or head and neck malignancy
Exclusion
  • Anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy) within the last 2 weeks