NCT06447103 · Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
An Investigational Scan (89Zr-DFO-GmAb PET/CT) Compared to Contrast-Enhanced CT for the Detection of Recurrent Clear Cell Renal Cell Cancer After Surgery Comparing Carbonic Anhydrase IX (CAIX) PET CT to Conventional PET CT for Post-Op Staging in Kidney Cancer
What this study is about
This phase II trial compares the safety and effectiveness of 89Zr-DFO-GmAb positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) compared to contrast-enhanced CT after surgery in detecting clear cell renal cell cancer that has come back (recurrent). For some patients, the risk of recurrence after surgery remains high.
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This phase II trial compares the safety and effectiveness of 89Zr-DFO-GmAb positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) compared to contrast-enhanced CT after surgery in detecting clear cell renal cell cancer that has come back (recurrent). For some patients, the risk of recurrence after surgery remains high. Conventional CT methods, such as contrast-enhanced CT, may not detect small volume or micrometastatic disease. PET/CT with radiotracers, such as 89Zr-DFO-GmAb, may improve detection of tumor cells. Girentuximab (GmAb), a monoclonal antibody, is tagged with zirconium-89, a radioactive atom (which is also known as an isotope). The zirconium-89 (89Zr) isotope is attached to girentuximab with desferrioxamine (DFO) and this combined product is called 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab. 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab attaches itself to a protein on the surface of clear cell renal cell tumor cells called CAIX. PET is an established imaging technique that utilizes small amounts of radioactivity attached to very minimal amounts of tracer, in the case of this research, 89Zr-DFO-GmAb. Because some cancers, including clear cell renal cell cancer, take up 89Zr-DFO-GmAb it can be seen with PET. CT utilizes x-rays that traverse body from the outside. CT images provide an exact outline of organs and potential inflammatory tissue where it occurs in patient's body. Using contrast agents with CT scan to enhance the images (contrast-enhanced CT) is standard of care imaging. 89Zr-DFO-GmAb PET/CT may be safe and effective compared to contrast-enhanced CT in detecting recurrent clear cell renal cell cancer after surgery.
Interventions
PROCEDURE
Biospecimen Collection
Undergo blood sample collection
PROCEDURE
Bone Scan
Undergo bone scan
PROCEDURE
Computed Tomography
Undergo CT, PET/CT, and CT of the brain
PROCEDURE
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Undergo MRI of the brain
PROCEDURE
Positron Emission Tomography
Undergo PET/CT
OTHER
Questionnaire Administration
Ancillary studies
DRUG
Zirconium Zr 89 Girentuximab
Given IV
Primary outcome measures
Lesion detection rate
Time frame: Up to 16 weeks from surgical resection
Patients will be treated as binary categorization as follows: (i) Patients who have ≥ 1 lesion confirmed to be recurrent disease will be designated positive (recurrence). (ii) Patients with no lesions detected will be designated negative (no recurrence). The analysis of the primary objective will utilize McNemar's test to compare the detection rate between the imaging techniques.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Histologically confirmed clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) (ccRCC) (based on partial/radical nephrectomy/metastasectomy)
- For tumors with extensive sarcomatoid features, if there is evidence of areas of clear cell and high CAIX expression throughout the tumor on immunohistochemistry, they will be allowed on study
- Subjects must have undergone definitive treatment of their primary tumor (partial/radical nephrectomy) +/- resection of metastatic disease to no evidence of disease (NED) with a prior nephrectomy \< 2 years)
- Surgery must have been performed between 4-16 weeks at the time of planned imaging
- Subjects are considered to have a high risk of recurrence based on the following criteria:
- Intermediate-high risk ccRCC:
- pathologic tumor stage 2 (pT2), grade 4, or sarcomatoid, N0, M0
- pathologic tumor stage 3 (pT3), any grade, N0, M0
- High risk ccRCC:
- pathologic tumor stage 4 (pT4), any grade, N0, M0
- pT any stage, any grade, number of positive nodes (pN+), M0
- M1 now NED: pathologically-confirmed ccRCC, undergoing a resection of a solitary, isolated soft tissue metastasis within two years from initial nephrectomy
- Negative serum pregnancy tests in female patients of childbearing potential. (Women of child bearing potential \[WOCBP\] require a negative pregnancy test within 24 hours (urine) prior to receiving investigational product)
- Consent to practice double-barrier contraception until a minimum of 42 days after 89Zr-DFO-GmAb administration
- Individual must be able to remain still and lie flat for duration of the diagnostic imaging procedure (less than 1 hour)
Exclusion criteria
- Inability to provide written informed consent
- Any evidence of residual disease or known metastasis at the time of planned 89Zr-DFO-GmAb administration
- Prior post-operative imaging for confirmation of disease status
- An untreated non-renal malignancy with the following exceptions:
- Low risk prostate cancer on active surveillance (National Comprehensive Cancer Network \[NCCN\] very low/low risk)
- Non-melanoma skin cancer
- Any prior treated malignancy meeting the following characteristics:
- Treated stage I or II cancer from which the patient is currently in complete remission
- A stage III cancer from which the patient is progressing or has been disease-free for and has required active treatment (e.g. adjuvant or maintenance therapy) within the past 3 years prior to enrollment
- A hematologic malignancy from which the patient is currently in complete remission
- Contraindication to the use of iodinated contrast-enhanced CT agents, based on:
- Severe allergy (for which pre-medication cannot limit adverse reactions) or
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≤ 30 ml/min/1.73m\^2
- Prior use of systemic therapy treatment for kidney cancer (PD-1, PD-L1, tyrosine kinase or TOR inhibitor) or radiotherapy within 4 weeks of enrollment
- Exposure to experimental diagnostic or therapeutic drug within 14 days from date of planned administration
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Known hypersensitivity to girentuximab
- Known inability to remain still and lie flat imaging procedure (about 30 minutes)
Where
- Los Angeles, California
Collaborators
Telix Pharmaceuticals (Innovations) Pty Limited
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