177Lu-DOTA-EB-TATE in Adult Patients With Metastatic, Radioactive Iodine Non-Responsive Oncocytic… (NCT06991738) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 1/2
177Lu-DOTA-EB-TATE in Adult Patients With Metastatic, Radioactive Iodine Non-Responsive Oncocytic (Hurthle-Cell) Thyroid Cancer
United States18 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
Background:
Oncocytic (Hurthle cell) thyroid cancer (HTC) is a rare disease with few treatment options. Researchers are developing a radioactive drug that targets a protein that appears in high numbers on HTC cancer cells.
Objective:
To test a radioactive drug (177LuDOTA-EB-TATE) in people with HTC.
Eligibility:
People aged 18 years and older with HTC. The HTC must have failed to respond to conventional radioactive treatment; it must also have spread to other parts of the body.
Design:
Participants will be screened. They will have a physical exam with blood tests. They will have imaging scans and a test of their heart function.
177LuDOTA-EB-TATE is infused into a vein. Participants will receive 4 infusions spaced 8 to 12 weeks apart. They will stay in the hospital for 4 to 10 days after each infusion. During and after each infusion, participants will remain in a lead-lined room until their radiation levels go down; this usually takes about 24 hours.
Participants will have 4 to 6 follow-up visits in the weeks after each infusion. Procedures will vary at each visit, but may include more imaging scans; blood and urine tests; and tests of heart function. Participants will have 2 single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scans. SPECT scans show where the study drug is sticking to tumors or maybe other parts of their body. They will lie on a table while a machine rotates around them. Participants will fill in questionnaires about how their thyroid condition affects their life.
Participants will have follow-ups visits for 5 years after their last study treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
* Aged 18 years or older.
* Metastatic RAI-non-responsive and/or RAI-non-avid oncocytic (Hurthle cell) thyroid cancer.
* Progressive disease by RECIST 1.1 criteria, with or without symptoms within the last 12 months. This applies to patients with non-measurable disease by RECIST 1.1 criteria, who will be eligible if they have evidence of progression as defined by the development of new lesions within the last 12 months.
* High expression of SSTR2 in at least one metastatic lesion as documented by 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT with SUVmax \> SUVmax of the liver consistent with Krenning score of \>2 or SUVmax \>= 13 based on scan performed within 12 weeks of anticipated enrollment.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
* Pregnant or breastfeeding.
* NET/PET score of 5 by imaging with 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT and 18FDG-PET/CT and defined more than 2 lesions that are SSTR2 negative but 18FDG positive and/or more than 2 lesions that have significantly higher uptake of 18FDG than 68Ga-DOTATATE
* History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to 177Lu-DOTA-EB-TATE as assessed from medical record.
* Patient weight \> 500 lbs. (due to the PET scanner table limit).
* Inability to tolerate at least one modality of diagnostic anato…
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
1
To determine the optimal dose of 177Lu-DOTA-EB-TATE that is both safe and shows sufficient efficacy for treatment of metastatic HTC based on TITE-BOIN12 design of phase 1/2 clinical trial [1, 2].
Timeframe: 8-12 weeks
2
To identify the dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) of escalating doses of 177Lu DOTA EB TATE based on individualized dosimetry.
Timeframe: 8-12 weeks
3
To assess the efficacy of 177Lu DOTA EB TATE to improve upon progression-free survival (PFS) at 6 months after the last cycle of the study drug in participants with metastatic RAI-non-responsive HTC.
Timeframe: 8-12 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06991738
SponsorNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)