[F-18]Fluoro-DOPA PET Imaging of Brain Tumors in Children

January 7, 2013 updated by: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
The first phase of the study will investigate if there is increased uptake of [F-18]FDOPA in pediatric brain tumors when compared to normal brain tissue.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The first phase of the study will investigate if there is increased uptake of [F-18]FDOPA in pediatric brain tumors when compared to normal brain tissue. Tne subjects between ages 5 and 17 years will be studies, to determine if there is increased uptake of [F-18]FDOPA in pediatric brain tumors when compared to normal brain tissue. Drug safety will also be monitored.

Study Type

Observational

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

5 years to 15 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Children ages 5-15 years, with brain tumors

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Documented brain tumor at diagnosis or relapse, including high grade glioma, low grade glioma, medulloblastoma including PNET, optic pathway glioma, brainstem glioma, ependymoma.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Requirement for sedation
  • Lack of informed consent

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Phase I
Children, ages 5-15 years with brain tumors
Drug: [F-18]Fluoro-DOPA PET, a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical
A single dosage of the diagnostic drug will be administered to individuals who meet inclusion criteria after informed consent.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Increased uptake of [F-18]FDOPA in pediatric brain tumors compared to contralateral normal brain tissue as measured by standardized uptake value and tumor/non-tumor uptake ratios
Time Frame: 15-30 minutes after IV administration
15-30 minutes after IV administration

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Michael J Gelfand, M.D., Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

February 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 7, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 8, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

November 9, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 8, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 7, 2013

Last Verified

January 1, 2013

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • CCHMC IRB# 04-09011

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