Evaluation of the 18F-PSMA Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/CT in Patients With Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MIMETIC)

June 17, 2025 updated by: University Medical Center Groningen

Prospective, Single-centre, Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Use of 18F-PSMA PET/CT in Patients With Biochemically Active Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Rationale: In patients with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), molecular imaging is used to assess the extent of disease in the primary diagnostic process and follow-up period to determine possible therapeutic options. The currently most used tracer in clinical practice, F-18 labelled fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG), does not accurately detect MTC tumors with an indolent growth rate. A new, complimentary tracer is warranted to detect different subtypes.

Objective: The primary objective is to assess the feasibility of using the F-18 labelled prostate specific membrane antigen (18F-PSMA) PET/CT for (re)staging patients with medullary thyroid cancer. The secondary objective is to compare the ability to detect MTC with the 18F-PSMA PET/CT to that of the 18F-FDG PET/CT.

Study design: Prospective, single-centre, feasibility study.

Study population: Patients (18 years of age or older) with biochemically and cytological/histological confirmed MTC, for whom the indication of an 18F-FDG PET/CT for tumor staging has already been determined on clinical grounds.

Main study parameters/endpoints: The primary outcome of this study is the performance (lesion-based//patient-based sensitivity) of the 18F-PSMA PET to detect MTC lesions in patients with cytologically/histologically confirmed disease. Secondarily, the performance of the 18F-PSMA PET will be compared to the 18F-FDG PET/CT.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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8

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Netherlands
      • Groningen, Netherlands, 9713 GZ
        • University Medical Centre Groningen

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Histological or cytological proven MTC
  • Biochemical evidence of disease activity (elevated/increasing calcitonin and/or CEA)
  • Clinical indication for an 18F-FDG PET/CT
  • Able to follow instructions to participate in the study
  • Able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with prostate cancer or renal cell carcinoma
  • Pregnant patients
  • Recent neck surgery (<3 months ago)

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Patients with Medullary Thyroid Cancer undergoing 18F-PSMA PET/CT

Only 1 arm exists in this study.

Patients with Medullary Thyroid Cancer undergo a PET/CT after receiving the Fluorine-18 labeled prostate specific membrane antigen (18F-PSMA-1007) tracer intravenously. Each patient will undergo this process one time. Patients will receive 3 MBq/kg (+- 10%) in 8,3 ml (maximum 400 MBq). Waiting time after injection is 60 minutes. Scanning time is approximately 45 minutes.
Drug: 18F-PSMA-1007
As explained under 'Arms'.
Other Names:
  • Fluorine-18 labeled prostate specific membrane antigen

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sensitivity of 18F-PSMA PET/CT for medullary thyroid cancer.
Time Frame: Up to 2 years
Patient- and lesion-based sensitivity.
Up to 2 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Comparison of the performance of the 18F-PSMA PET/CT to a clinically performed 18F-FDG PET/CT.
Time Frame: Up to 2 years
Comparison of patient- and lesion-based sensitivity. Comparison of Standardized Uptake Values (SUVs).
Up to 2 years
Correlation between 18F-PSMA uptake in tumor lesions and serum calcitonin values.
Time Frame: Up to 2 years
Assess the correlation between 18F-PSMA uptake and serum calcitonin (ng/L) values.
Up to 2 years
Correlation between 18F-PSMA uptake in tumor lesions and serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) values.
Time Frame: Up to 2 years
Assess the correlation between 18F-PSMA uptake and serum CEA (ug/L) values.
Up to 2 years
Correlation between 18F-FDG uptake in tumor lesions and serum calcitonin values.
Time Frame: Up to 2 years
Assess the correlation between 18F-FDG uptake and serum calcitonin (ng/L) values.
Up to 2 years
Correlation between 18F-FDG uptake in tumor lesions and serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) values.
Time Frame: Up to 2 years
Assess the correlation between 18F-FDG uptake and serum CEA (ug/L) values.
Up to 2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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University Medical Center Groningen

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

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August 19, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

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December 31, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

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December 31, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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August 25, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 8, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

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September 9, 2022

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Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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June 24, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 17, 2025

Last Verified

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June 1, 2025

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 202200014

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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