NCT06586047 · Ahmad Shariftabrizi
Breast Cancer PSMA PET
What this study is about
The purpose of this research is to determine the expression of Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen(PSMA) in metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) patients using Fludeoxyglucose F18 (FDG) PET/CT as the gold standard.
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The purpose of this research is to determine the expression of Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen(PSMA) in metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) patients using Fludeoxyglucose F18 (FDG) PET/CT as the gold standard. The investigators hypothesize that most lesions in metastatic TNBC are PSMA-avid; and thus PSMA-based radionuclide therapy can be a valid treatment option for TNBC, and clinical trials can be designed for this purpose. Thirty metastatic TNBC patients will be enrolled and will be on the study for maximum of 4 weeks.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
PET imaging
Imaging with FDG PET/CT and Pyl PET/CT in triple negative breast cancer
Primary outcome measures
Lesion detection sensitivity analysis
Time frame: 4 weeks
Comparing the sensitivity of 18 F-DCFPyL-PET/CT and FDG PET/CT in metastatic lesion detection in triple-negative breast cancer patients.
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
- Female \>= 18 years of age
- Patients in distantly metastatic TNBC based on the initial diagnosis biopsy.
- Patient should have FDG positive metastatic lesions on the initial PET/CT scan performed in this study to be further included.
Exclusion criteria
- Patients with known active other malignancy.
- Unable to tolerate PET/CT procedure.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Patients with any medical condition that might compromise the safety of subject during PET acquisitions.
Where
- Iowa City, Iowa
Collaborators
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Mar 27, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations