CompletedPhase 1

Glutamine PET Imaging in LAM

United States5 participantsStarted 2019-10-18

Plain-language summary

In this study, subjects with spontaneous or tuberous sclerosis complex associated lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) who have not been started on therapy with mTOR inhibitors such as sirolimus or everolimus to undergo a PET/CT scan using an novel PET tracer that may better evaluate disease activity in LAM subjects both before and after the initiation of mTOR inhibitor therapy will be enrolled. The procedure for each scan will be similar, involving one administration of the novel tracer C11-glutamine followed by a whole body PET/CT scan.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Female subjects
. ≥ 18 years of age
. Diagnosis of LAM via either a. Histopathologic diagnosis b. Compatible CT chest and one of the following i. Tuberous Sclerosis Complex\* ii. Angiomyolipoma or lymphangioma iii. Chylous Effusion iv. Serum VEGF-D level \>800 pg/mL

Exclusion criteria

. Patients with any known intrathoracic cancer (primary lung cancer or metastatic disease) or undergoing active treatment for malignancy
. Patients with use of investigational therapies for LAM either currently or in the prior 3 months
. Patients with body weight ≥400 pounds or body habitus or disability that will not permit the imaging protocol to be performed

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

Evaluate the uptake of the PET tracer throughout the entire lung and any associated neoplasms (AML, Lymphangiomas) in patients with LAM

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04388371

SponsorVanderbilt University Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-06-30

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