TerminatedPhase 1

Glutamine PET Imaging Colorectal Cancer

Stopped: \<75% participation

United States6 participantsStarted 2021-04-27

Plain-language summary

The clinical trial studies how well 11C-glutamine and 18F-FSPG positron emission tomography (PET) imaging works in detecting tumors in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer compared to standard imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scanning.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years of age; * Pathologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of metastatic (Stage IV) RAS wildtype CRC; * Eligible for anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy as standard-of-care (SOC), either as a single agent or in combination with approved SOC therapies or investigational agents as part of IRB-approved clinical trials; * Archived tissue from the CRC primary tumor in sufficient amounts to allow RNA-seq gene analysis; specimen from metastatic sites are not required but highly preferred; * Documented results from (or scheduled to undergo) CT or MRI of the chest, abdomen and pelvis as a standard-of-care procedure within 28 days of baseline investigational 11C-Gln PET/CT and 18F-FSPG PET/CT; * Measurable disease by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1; * At least one lesion \>2 cm in diameter and thus will be measurable according to PET Response Criteria in Solid Tumors (PERCIST) v1.0 to avoid PET partial volume effects; * Ability to provide written informed consent in accordance with institutional policies. Exclusion Criteria: * Any other current or previous malignancy within the past 5 years * Previous EGFR-directed therapy * Body weight ≥ 400 pounds or body habitus or disability that will not permit the imaging protocol to be performed * Pregnant or lactating females

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Pet imaging

Timeframe: Baseline prior to treatment with anti-EGFR mAb

Pharmacokinetic rate constants for 11C-Glutamine and 18F-FSPG

Timeframe: Baseline prior to treatment with anti-EGFR mAb

Change in tumor size

Timeframe: Baseline prior to treatment with anti-EGFR mAb and every 8 weeks while on treatment (after every two (2) cycles of anti-EGFR mAb therapy (each cycle is 4 weeks)); through treatment completion, an average of 24 weeks (6 cycles)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03275974

SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-23

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Pet imaging

Timeframe: Baseline prior to treatment with anti-EGFR mAb

Pharmacokinetic rate constants for 11C-Glutamine and 18F-FSPG

Timeframe: Baseline prior to treatment with anti-EGFR mAb

Change in tumor size