Study on the Effectiveness and Safety of [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE in Patients with Advanced Grade 1 and Grade 2 Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (GEP-NET)

Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Sponsor score: 60

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT06784752

This clinical trial is testing a new treatment, [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE, combined with octreotide, to see if it is more effective and safe compared to octreotide alone in patients with advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) that have a high disease burden.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The study aims to evaluate how well the combination of [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE and octreotide works compared to octreotide alone in treating patients with advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). These tumors are well-differentiated and have a high disease burden. The study will include a screening phase, a treatment phase, and a follow-up phase to monitor the patients' progress and health.

Description

The study is divided into three phases: screening, treatment, and follow-up. During the screening phase, patients will be evaluated to ensure they meet the study criteria. In the treatment phase, patients will receive either the combination of [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE and octreotide or octreotide alone. The follow-up phase will involve regular check-ups to monitor the patients' health and the effectiveness of the treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have a confirmed diagnosis of advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEP-NET) that cannot be surgically removed and was diagnosed within the last 6 months.
  • Have a high disease burden, which may include:
    • A primary tumor or metastatic lesion larger than 4 cm
    • More than one tumor or metastatic lesions larger than 2 cm
    • Elevated alkaline phosphatase levels
    • Presence of bone or peritoneal metastasis
    • Symptoms like pain, fatigue, weight loss, or hormone-related issues
  • Be 12 years or older.
  • Have specific uptake levels on imaging tests for all target lesions.
  • Have adequate bone marrow and organ function based on specific lab tests.
  • Have an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1, indicating full activity or some restriction in strenuous activities.
  • Have at least one measurable site of disease.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have received any previous radiopharmaceutical treatment for GEP-NET.
  • Have had previous treatments like interferons, mTOR-inhibitors, or chemotherapy for GEP-NET, except for somatostatin analogues.
  • Have received more than 4 cycles of prior somatostatin analogues.
  • Have shown disease progression during previous somatostatin analogue treatments.
  • Have had previous treatments like radioembolization or chemoembolization for GEP-NET.
  • Have had major surgery within 12 weeks before the study.
  • Have known brain metastases.
  • Have an allergy to CT scans with contrast or renal insufficiency, unless MRI can be used.
  • Have a known allergy to somatostatin analogues or the study drugs.
  • Have severe urinary issues that could interfere with radiation safety instructions.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
Highlands Oncology Group72703FayettevilleArkansas
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers80218DenverColorado
Hartford Hospital06102HartfordConnecticut
Yale New Haven Hospital06520New HavenConnecticut
LSU Medical Center70112New OrleansLouisiana
Henry Ford Hospital48202 2689DetroitMichigan
Mount Sinai Medical Center10029-6574New YorkNew York
Piedmont Healthcare27103Winston-SalemNorth Carolina
Tennessee Oncology37203NashvilleTennessee
TxO Austin Midtown78705AustinTexas

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