Digital PET/CT Using [Ga-68]PSMA vs. [F-18]NaF for Evaluation of Osseous Metastatic Involvement in Prostate Cancer Patients

May 14, 2024 updated by: Norbert Avril, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

The purpose of this study is to evaluate a radioactive diagnostic study drug, which is called Gallium-68 Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen ([Ga-68]PSMA) for detection of bone metastasis in patients with prostate cancer.

For imaging the investigators will use a FDA approved imaging technology, digital Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT). The investigators would like to know if digital PET/CT using [Ga-68]PSMA provides accurate information about the extent of bone metastases.

Therefore, the investigators will compare[Ga-68]PSMA PET/CT with Flourine-18 [F-18] Sodium Fluoride (NaF), which is a high resolution bone scan. [F-18]NaF is FDA approved and the reference standard for evaluating the presence of bone metastases.[Ga-68]PSMA is an investigational (experimental) drug that works by binding to Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen, which is overexpressed in prostate cancer. [Ga-68]PSMA is experimental because it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at University Hospitals. However, FDA approval has been obtained for this study protocol by an Investigational New Drug (IND) application.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

32

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Ohio
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106
        • Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Members of all races and ethnic groups are eligible for this trial. Due to the nature of the disease, only people being diagnosed with prostate cancer are eligible.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 1) Patients must have a history of prostate cancer
  • 2) Patients have known or highly suspected osseous metastatic involvement defined by the referring physician based on clinical history and/or findings from standard of care imaging.
  • 3) Patients ≥ 18 years old
  • 4) Patients able to tolerate PET/CT scans
  • 5) Informed written consent must be given and signed

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 1. Subjects who do not meet the noted inclusion criteria
  • 2. Patients < 18 years old
  • 3. Subjects who refuse to give or are unable to sign the informed consent
  • 4. Anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy) within the last 2 weeks
  • 5. Patients with a known allergy against Ga-68 PSMA or F-18 NaF

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

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
[F-18]NaF
Patients will receive 8-12 mCi of [F-18]NaF delivered as an intravenous (IV) bolus injection, followed by digital PET/CT imaging.
Patients will receive up to 6 mCi of [Ga-68]PSMA delivered as an intravenous (IV) bolus injection, followed by digital PET/CT imaging
Patients will receive 8-12 mCi of [F-18]NaF delivered as an intravenous (IV) bolus injection, followed by digital PET/CT imaging.
Patients will receive [68Ga]PSMA with a PET/CT and Flourine-18 [F-18] Sodium Fluoride (NaF) with a PET/CT
[Ga-68]PSMA
Patients will receive up to 6 mCi of [Ga-68]PSMA delivered as an intravenous (IV) bolus injection, followed by digital PET/CT imaging
Patients will receive up to 6 mCi of [Ga-68]PSMA delivered as an intravenous (IV) bolus injection, followed by digital PET/CT imaging
Patients will receive 8-12 mCi of [F-18]NaF delivered as an intravenous (IV) bolus injection, followed by digital PET/CT imaging.
Patients will receive [68Ga]PSMA with a PET/CT and Flourine-18 [F-18] Sodium Fluoride (NaF) with a PET/CT

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Uptake of [Ga-68]PSMA as measured by lesion by lesion analysis
Time Frame: Up to 90 minutes
Classified using a 5-point score with one being definitely metastatic and five being definitely benign
Up to 90 minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Focally increased [Ga-68]PSMA uptake as measured by PET/CT
Time Frame: Up to 90 minutes
Up to 90 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Robert Jones, M.D., UH, Cleveland Medical Center
  • Principal Investigator: Norbert Avril, M.D., UH, Cleveland Medical Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 21, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 10, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

October 10, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 31, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 31, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

September 2, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 16, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 14, 2024

Last Verified

May 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

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

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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