CompletedEarly Phase 1

Fluorestradiol (FES) PET/CT for Imaging Estrogen Receptor Status

United States54 participantsStarted 2013-08-01

Plain-language summary

These are tumors which expresses estrogen receptors. Estrogen receptors are found within breast cancer cells and are an important marker of which medicines may best treat a breast cancer. This study is being performed to imaging the amount of estrogen receptors expressed in the tumor. A research agent named 16α-18F-fluoroestradiol (FES) finds estrogen receptors and binds to them. Then tumors with estrogen receptors can be imaged by a PET/CT scanner, a machine that can take pictures of where the FES is and how much FES is present. The results of this study may help researchers know whether FES can be used to monitor changes in estrogen receptors in tumors during treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with histologic/immunochemical proof of ER+ primary or metastatic malignancy (positive staining in ≥ 1% of cells by immunohistochemistry). * Patients who are to be treated with clinically approved or experimental regimens where ER has an important role * ECOG performance status of 0-2. * Patients must provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years * Patients who cannot undergo PET/CT scanning (i.e. because of weight limits, claustrophobia) * Pregnancy or lactation * Total serum bilirubin \> 1.5 times upper limit of normal (abnormal hepatic metabolism may interfere with FES hepatic excretion). Increased serum bilirubin due to Gilbert's syndrome is permitted. * Serum creatinine \> 1.5 times upper limit of normal.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

FES PET/CT scanning

Timeframe: 5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01916122

SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-03

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