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Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine TumorREAL-LUNCT04727723

Italian Prospective Observational Study Assessing the Effectiveness and Outcomes Associated With Lutathera Treatment in GEP-NETs

An observational study of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 18 sites in Italy.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a multicentre long-term non-interventional study of adult subjects diagnosed with unresectable or metastatic, progressive, well differentiated (G1 and G2), somatostatin receptor positive GEP-NETs who have been prescribed Lutathera® in standard clinical practice. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 100 years
What is being tested?
Lutathera®
How many people
164 participants
Where
18 sitesItaly
Study dates
9 Mar 2021to 10 Mar 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 100 years
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: The study plans to enroll patients with unresectable or metastatic, progressive, well differentiated (G1 and G2), somatostatin receptor positive GEP-NETs.

Who may be able to join

  • Written informed consent must be obtained prior to any data collection.
  • Patients must be diagnosed with unresectable or metastatic, progressive, well differentiated (G1 and G2), somatostatin receptor positive gastroenteropancreatic-neuroendocrine tumour (GEP-NET).
  • Aged ≥18 years.
  • Patients must be naïve to treatment with Lutathera® at enrolment.

Who cannot join

  • Participation in a current or prior investigational study within 30 days preceding enrolment or within 5 half-lives of the investigational product, whichever is longer.

Trial locations and contacts

18 sites in 1 country.

18 sites in 1 country

Italy18 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Alessandria

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bologna

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Brescia

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Cona

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Florence

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Latina

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Meldola

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Messina

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Milan

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Naples

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Negrar

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Padova

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Pisa

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Reggio Emilia

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Rionero in Volture

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Roma

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Rozzano

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Torino

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About this study

Official title: Two Steps Italian Prospective obsErvationAL Study Assessing the Effectiveness and Outcomes Associated With LUtathera (177Lu) Oxodotreotide Treatment in Adult Subjects With Unresectable or Metastatic, Progressive, Well Differentiated (G1 and G2), Somatostatin Receptor Positive Gastroenteropancreatic-neuroendocrine Tumours (GEP-NETs) - REAL-LU

This is a multicentre long-term non-interventional study of adult subjects diagnosed with unresectable or metastatic, progressive, well differentiated (G1 and G2), somatostatin receptor positive GEP-NETs who have been prescribed Lutathera® in standard clinical practice.

Read the detailed description

Data on patients will be collected from the date when patient consent was obtained, during treatment with Lutathera® and for a follow-up period until end of study (EOS), defined as the time when the last enrolled patient has completed 36 months of assessments (unless early termination) after enrolment. Data will be collected in accordance with routine clinical visits.

The study duration will be 48 months in total: 12 months recruitment and 36 of follow-up from the last patient in.

Being tested
Lutathera®
Keywords
GEP-NET, Gastro-Entero-Pancreatic, Neuroendocrine Tumour, AAA, Advanced Accelerator Applications, Luthatera
Medical subject headings
Gastro-enteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumors

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Lutathera®Drug

    Treatment with Lutathera® will be independent from participation in this observational study and must not be initiated for the purpose of participating in this study. The decision to treat patients with Lutathera® will occur before patients are enrolled in the study.

Study groups in NCT04727723
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Lutathera®Lutathera® will be administered according to the local label and according to the recommended treatment regimen in adults consisting of four equally divided doses of Lutathera® for a total of 29.6 GBq (800 mCi).
Receives: Drug: Lutathera®

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Progression Free Survival (PFS)

    PFS, defined as the time, in months, from Lutathera® treatment initiation to the date of first objective tumour progression, determined according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours (RECIST) Criteria, Version 1.1, or death due to any cause, whichever comes first.

    Measured: Up to 48 months

Secondary outcomes (29)
  1. Objective Response Rate (ORR)

    ORR, defined as the proportion of treated patients who achieve a best overall response of partial response (PR) or complete response (CR) according to RECIST 1.1

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  2. Duration of Response (DoR), for those patients who achieve a best response of PR or better

    DoR, defined as the time, in months, from the date when criteria for response are first met until the date of a progression event (according to the primary definition of PFS).

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  3. Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR)

    CBR, defined as the proportion of treated patients who achieve a best overall response of stable disease (SD), PR or CR according to RECIST 1.1.

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  4. Duration of Clinical Benefit, for those patients who achieve a best response of SD or better

    Duration of clinical benefit, defined as the time, in months, from the date when criteria for clinical benefit are first met until the date of a progression event (according to the primary definition of PFS).

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  5. Time to Progression (TTP)

    TTP, defined as the time, in months, from Lutathera® treatment initiation to the date of first objective tumour progression, assessed according to RECIST 1.1.

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  6. Assess the impact of treatment on health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) by EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire

    EORTC QLQ-C30 will be filled in by the patient prior to knowing computed tomography (CT) scan/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) result.

    The EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire is designed for use with a wide range of cancer patient populations and is intended to be supplemented by tumour-specific questionnaire modules. The EORTC QLQ-C30 incorporates different multi-item scales, i.e. functional scales, symptom scales and a Global Health Status/QoL scale. All parameters are evaluated using single or multi-item questions which are consequently converted into a 100-point score.

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  7. Assess the impact of treatment on health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) by EORTC QLQ-G.I.NET-21 questionnaire

    EORTC QLQG. I.NET-21 will be filled in by the patient prior to knowing computed tomography (CT) scan/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) result.

    EORTC QLQ-G.I.NET-21 questionnaire is a module specific for neuroendocrine tumours and comprises 21 questions assessing disease symptoms, side effects of treatment, body image, disease related worries, social functioning, communication and sexuality. Each subscale is based on the following items: endocrine scale (items 31-33); gastrointestinal scale (34-38); treatment scale (39, 40, and 46); social function scale (42, 44, and 49); disease related worries scale (41, 43, and 47); muscle/bone pain (48), sexual function (51), information/communication function (50), and body image (45).

    All parameters are evaluated using single or multi-item questions which are consequently converted into a 100-point score

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  8. Time to Deterioration (TTD) in global health scale (TTD- global health scale)

    TTD, defined as the time, in months, from Lutathera® treatment initiation to the date of first deterioration of ≥10 points in the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-G.I.NET21 global health scale score compared to the baseline score for the same domain.

    Measured: Baseline, up to 48 months

  9. Time to Deterioration (TTD) in diarrhoea item (TTD- diarrhoea item)

    TTD, defined as the time, in months, from Lutathera® treatment initiation to the date of first deterioration of ≥10 points in the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-G.I.NET21 diarrhoea item score compared to the baseline score for the same domain.

    Measured: Baseline, up to 48 months

  10. Time to Deterioration (TTD) in fatigue item (TTD- fatigue item)

    TTD, defined as the time, in months, from Lutathera® treatment initiation to the date of first deterioration of ≥10 points in the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-G.I.NET21 fatigue item score compared to the baseline score for the same domain.

    Measured: Baseline, up to 48 months

  11. Time to Deterioration (TTD) in pain item (TTD- pain item)

    TTD, defined as the time, in months, from Lutathera® treatment initiation to the date of first deterioration of ≥10 points in the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-G.I.NET21 pain item score compared to the baseline score for the same domain.

    Measured: Baseline, up to 48 months

  12. Number of patients with Adverse Events (AEs) related to study drug

    Number of patients with Adverse Events (AEs) related to study drug will be reported

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  13. Seriousness and relationship to Lutathera® treatment

    Seriousness and relationship to Lutathera® treatment will be reported

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  14. Incidence of deaths due to any cause.

    Incidence of deaths due to any cause will be reported

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  15. Number of participants with notable changes in laboratory parameters

    Safety measured by the notable post-baseline changes in laboratory parameters compared to baseline.

    Standard Lab parameters will be reported when performed as clinical practice.

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  16. Number of participants with notable changes in physical examination

    Safety measured by the notable post-baseline changes in physical examination compared to baseline.

    Physical examination will be reported when performed as clinical practice.

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  17. Number of participants with notable changes in vital signs

    Safety measured by the notable post-baseline changes in vital signs compared to baseline.

    Vital signs will be reported when performed as clinical practice.

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  18. Number of participants with notable changes in electrocardiogram (ECG)

    Safety measured by the notable post-baseline changes in ECG compared to baseline.

    ECG results will be reported when performed as clinical practice.

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  19. Changes in Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) scores

    KPS scores will be reported when performed as clinical practice. Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) is a standard way of measuring the ability of cancer patients to perform ordinary tasks. The KPS score ranges from 0 to 100. A higher score means the patient is better able to carry out daily activities. KPS forms must be completed by the treating physician at each treatment and follow-up visit.

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  20. Baseline characteristics of patients selected

    Baseline characteristics of patients prescribed with Lutathera® (medical and disease history, prior treatments for NETs, baseline and demographic characteristics).

    Measured: Baseline

  21. Correlation of possible prognostic factors with clinical effectiveness outcomes.

    Potential prognostic factors (e.g., somatostatin receptor (SSTR) expression levels (tumour uptake score) determined by Octreoscan® scintigraphy or 68Ga PET/CT according to clinical practice, standardized uptake value (SUV) of [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT (if performed), levels of the biomarkers collected in clinical routine, stage of disease at the time of first diagnosis, KPS score at baseline).

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  22. Describe radiation emission levels at one metre distance of patients treated

    Radiation emission levels at one metre distance of patients treated with Lutathera® at the time of hospital discharge and as collected according to the local Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), the "Scheda di Monitoraggio AIFA" and as per clinical practice

    Measured: Up to 18 months

  23. Describe dosimetry data after administration (if dosimetry is performed)

    Number of patients undergoing dosimetry, dosimetry method used and radiation-absorbed doses to tumour and normal organs after Lutathera® administration.

    Measured: Up to 18 months

  24. Number of days of hospitalization for Lutathera® treatment.

    Number of days of hospitalization for Lutathera® treatment will be provided

    Measured: Up to 18 months

  25. Frequency of hospitalization.

    Frequency of hospitalizations will be provided

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  26. Duration of hospitalization

    Duration of hospitalizations will be provided

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  27. Extent of usage of concomitant medications for AE treatment.

    Extent of usage of concomitant medications for AE treatment will be provided

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  28. Changes in use of concomitant medications for symptoms management

    Changes in use of concomitant medications for symptoms management will be provided

    Measured: Up to 48 months

  29. Information about the patient's diagnosis-related group (DRG)

    Information about the patient's diagnosis-related group (DRG) will be provided

    Measured: Up to 18 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Jan 2021
  2. Study start9 Mar 2021
  3. Primary completion10 Mar 2026
  4. Study completion10 Mar 2026

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
164 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04727723
Sponsor's protocol ID
CAAA601A0IT02
Acronym
REAL-LU
Status last verified
Apr 2026
First submitted
20 Nov 2020
Last updated
4 May 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Lastoria S, Rodari M, Sansovini M, Baldari S, D'Agostini A, Cervino AR, Filice A, Salgarello M, Perotti G, Nieri A, Campana D, Pellerito RE, Pomposelli E, Gaudieri V, Storto G, Grana CM, Signore A, Boni G, Dondi F, Simontacchi G, Seregni E. Lutetium [177Lu]-DOTA-TATE in gastroenteropancreatic-neuroendocrine tumours: rationale, design and baseline characteristics of the Italian prospective observational (REAL-LU) study. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2024 Sep;51(11):3417-3427. doi: 10.1007/s00259-024-06725-7. Epub 2024 May 22.

    PubMed 38772998

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 18 sites in Italy.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 18 sites in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Progression Free Survival (PFS) (time frame: Up to 48 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04727723, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 May 2026.

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