We probably should start to use the term “Somatostatin Receptor PET” (SSTR PET) a bit more. We got used to using the term Ga68 PET but since then we have an approved copper version known as 64Cu Dotatate (commercial brand name in US DETECTNET™). Now we have another in the clinical trial pipeline and will add others as they come onto my radar.
Ga68 Dotatate/TOC/NOC – click here
Cu64 Dotatate (DetectNET) – click here
A Diagnostic Imaging Study of 64Cu-SARTATE™ Using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) on Patients With Known or Suspected NETs
Reference: NCT04438304
Trial status: Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to assess the performance of imaging agent 64Cu-SARTATE in participants with known or suspected Gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) NETs as a potential new way to help diagnose this type of cancer.
63 patient multicentre study run in Australia.
Clinical sites:
- Royal North Shore Hospital
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Royal Adelaide Hospital
How does it compare to Ga68 Dotatate?
Site: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre,
Principal Investigator: Prof Rod Hicks
In comparison to 68Ga-DOTATATE scans, 64Cu-SARTATETM imaging in participants with NETs was equivalent at 1 hour, and superior at 4 hours, allowing detection of additional tumours at later time points.
Read more about SARTATE here.
Theranostics. High late-retention in tumour and clearance from the liver suggests suitability for diagnostic studies as well as for prospective dosimetry for 67Cu-SARTATE PRRT (as at Apr 2021, being trialled with Neuroblastoma)
If you can see it, you can detect it. Read more about Neuroendocrine Neoplasms imaging.
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The inclusion of any trial within this blog should not be taken as a recommendation by Ronny Allan.
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