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Fibroblast Activation Protein InhibitorNCT05034146

68Ga-FAPI PET/CT in Malignant Tumors

A study testing 68Ga-FAPI and PET/CT in people with Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor and PET/CT, run by Zhongnan Hospital at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

Fibroblast-activation protein (FAP) is a type Ⅱ transmembrane serine protease and is overexpressed in cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs). CAFs are the predominant component in the stroma of epithelial neoplasms. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 88 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
68Ga-FAPI and PET/CT
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
500 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
23 Feb 2021to 31 Dec 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 88 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Volunteering to participate in clinical trial and sign an informed consent form Patients with suspected or confirmed malignant tumor

Who cannot join

  • Female patients plan to become pregnant within 6 months Pregnant and lactating women Patients are allergic to multiple drugs including test drug Patients have participated in other clinical trials in the past one month

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Yong He, MD, PhD contact

+86-27-67812698

vincentheyong@163.com

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430071

    Lei Zheng, +86-27-67812787

    Yong He, MD, PhD

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: The Diagnostic Efficiency of 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT in Malignant Tumors

Fibroblast-activation protein (FAP) is a type Ⅱ transmembrane serine protease and is overexpressed in cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs). CAFs are the predominant component in the stroma of epithelial neoplasms. FAP can be detected in various of malignant neoplasms and is associated to tumor cell migration, invasion, and angiogenesis. Recently, a novel molecular probe, gallium 68-labelled FAP inhibitor (68Ga-FAPI), has been developed and used for visualization of tumor stroma by targeting FAP. Recent studies show favorable diagnosis efficiency in a variety of tumors, especially in gastrointestinal cancer, but the previous studies were all small-sample data or case reports. Therefore, further large-size research is necessary to confirm the advantages of 68Ga-FAPI in various of malignant tumors.

Read the detailed description

The morbidity and mortality of malignant tumors are increasing. It is one of the major diseases that affect human health. At present, the conventional imaging diagnosis methods of a variety of malignant tumors are mainly CT and MRI based on anatomical imaging. Different from traditional imaging methods to visually display the lesion, nuclear medicine molecular imaging can not only locate the tumor location, but also image the expression and activity of specific molecules and biological processes. This molecular imaging method integrating anatomy and function is a noninvasive imaging to realize the early diagnosis and differential diagnosis, curative effect evaluation and follow-up observation of a variety of tumors. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) uses specific molecular probes to target tumor. It can provide detailed information about the biochemical changes of tumor tissues at the cellular and molecular levels. It has better sensitivity and specificity than conventional imaging methods. At present, the most commonly used imaging agent in clinic is 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG). 18F-FDG PET/CT is a valuable imaging modality in the management of patients with malignant tumors, but it is not a specific imaging agent for tumor application. The physiological uptake of gastrointestinal tract, infected tissues, or inflammatory cells can cause high 18F-FDG uptake resulting in a significant increase of the false positive rate; in addition, some tumors including well-differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and gastric signet ring cell carcinoma have low 18F-FDG uptake resulting in a high false negative rate. Therefore, it is very important to develop new molecular probes for targeting tumor.

Fibroblast-activation protein (FAP) is a type Ⅱ transmembrane serine protease and is overexpressed in cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs). CAFs are the predominant component in the stroma of epithelial neoplasms. FAP can be detected in various of malignant neoplasms and is associated to tumor cell migration, invasion, and angiogenesis. Recently, a novel molecular probe, gallium 68-labelled FAP inhibitor (68Ga-FAPI), has been developed and used for visualization of tumor stroma by targeting FAP. Recent studies show favorable diagnosis efficiency in a variety of tumors, especially in gastrointestinal cancer, but the previous studies were all small-sample data or case reports. Therefore, further large-size research is necessary to confirm the advantages of 68Ga-FAPI in various of malignant tumors.

Being tested
68Ga-FAPI, PET/CT
Medical subject headings
Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • 68Ga-FAPIDrug

    Also called 68Ga-fibroblast activation protein inhibitor

    68Ga-FAPI was injected intravenously to each subject, and the dose is calculated according to body weight of subject (approximately 1.85-3.7MBq/kg).

  • PET/CTDevice

    Also called positron emission tomography/computed tomography

    68Ga-FAPI PET/CT scan were performed 20~60 min after 68Ga-FAPI (1.85-3.7MBq/kg) injection intravenously.

Study groups in NCT05034146
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
68Ga-FAPI PET/CT in malignant tumorsExperimentalInvestigators select subjects from patients who have underwent whole-body 18F-FDG PET/CT scan for suspected or confirmed malignancy, or suspected recurrence and metastasis after treatment for malignant tumors, focusing on malignant tumors with low FDG uptake including glioma, hepatocellular carcinoma, renal cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and peritoneal metastases. Then the subjects receive whole-body 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT scan with time interval of one to four week.
Receives: Drug: 68Ga-FAPI; Device: PET/CT

What is being measured

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

  1. The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT in the staging of malignant tumors

    Taking the pathology or clinical follow-up as gold standard, the sensitivity and specificity of 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT in detecting malignant tumor were calculated.

    Measured: three years

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Prognostic value of FAPI PET parameters in malignant tumors

    Correlation between FAPI PET parameters (SUVmax/SUVmean/SUVpeak, measured in the Syngo Workstation (Siemens Healthineers)) and long-term outcomes (e.g., progression-free survival, overall survival).

    Measured: From baseline to 1 year post-treatment

  2. FAPI PET for therapeutic response evaluation in malignant tumors

    Assessment of FAPI PET parameters, namely SUVmax, SUVmean, SUVpeak, measured in the Syngo Workstation (Siemens Healthineers), for evaluating treatment response in patients with malignant tumors.

    Measured: Within 1 week after completion of neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy

  3. The connection between FAPI PET parameters and histopathological biomarkers.

    Analyze the correlation between FAPI PET parameters (SUVmax/SUVmean/SUVpeak, measured in the Syngo Workstation (Siemens Healthineers)) and FAP expression levels (H-score; immunohistochemistry) or immune - related biomarkers, such as PD-L1 expression (Combined Positive Score; Dako 22C3 IHC assay), CD8 expression (H-score; immunohistochemistry), Granzyme B expression (H-score; immunohistochemistry).

    Measured: Within 4 weeks of FAPI PET scan

Timeline

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

  1. First posted5 Sep 2021
  2. Study start23 Feb 2021
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
Experimental: 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT Investigators select subjects from patients who have underwent whole-body 18F-FDG PET/CT scan for suspected or confirmed malignancy, or suspected recurrence and metastasis after treatment for malignant tumors, focusing on malignant tumors with low FDG uptake including glioma, hepatocellular carcinoma, renal cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and peritoneal metastases. Then the subjects receive whole-body 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT scan with time interval of one to four week.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
500 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05034146
Sponsor's protocol ID
ZNYYHYXK0001
Status last verified
May 2025
First submitted
25 Aug 2021
Last updated
5 Jun 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Kratochwil C, Flechsig P, Lindner T, Abderrahim L, Altmann A, Mier W, Adeberg S, Rathke H, Rohrich M, Winter H, Plinkert PK, Marme F, Lang M, Kauczor HU, Jager D, Debus J, Haberkorn U, Giesel FL. 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT: Tracer Uptake in 28 Different Kinds of Cancer. J Nucl Med. 2019 Jun;60(6):801-805. doi: 10.2967/jnumed.119.227967. Epub 2019 Apr 6.

    PubMed 30954939
  • Pang Y, Zhao L, Luo Z, Hao B, Wu H, Lin Q, Sun L, Chen H. Comparison of 68Ga-FAPI and 18F-FDG Uptake in Gastric, Duodenal, and Colorectal Cancers. Radiology. 2021 Feb;298(2):393-402. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2020203275. Epub 2020 Dec 1.

    PubMed 33258746
  • Li H, Li C, Tian Y, Xiao Z, Xing D, He Y. Same-day dual-tracer PET/CT imaging with [68 Ga]Ga-FAPI-04 following [18F]FDG finds answers in patients presenting with negative or equivocal [18F]FDG. Ann Nucl Med. 2025 Nov;39(11):1237-1248. doi: 10.1007/s12149-025-02080-1. Epub 2025 Jul 4.

    PubMed 40614035
  • Jiang Y, Yu Z, Sun Y, Tian Y, Wang L, Xing D, Huang Y, He Y, Jia J. Predictive value of [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT on pathologic response to neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy for locally advanced resectable oral squamous cell carcinoma. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2025 Dec;53(1):283-294. doi: 10.1007/s00259-025-07414-9. Epub 2025 Jun 23.

    PubMed 40548990
  • Jiang Y, Huang S, Tian Y, Xing D, Xiao Z, Huang J, He Y. Dual-Time Point 68 Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT Improves Tumor Delineation and Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis Identification in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Clin Nucl Med. 2025 Mar 1;50(3):e130-e137. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000005610. Epub 2024 Dec 13.

    PubMed 39668486
  • Chen J, Xu K, Li C, Tian Y, Li L, Wen B, He C, Cai H, He Y. [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT in the evaluation of epithelial ovarian cancer: comparison with [18F]F-FDG PET/CT. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2023 Nov;50(13):4064-4076. doi: 10.1007/s00259-023-06369-z. Epub 2023 Aug 1.

    PubMed 37526694

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing 68Ga-FAPI and PET/CT in people with Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor and PET/CT, run by Zhongnan Hospital at 1 site in China.

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 1 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact Yong He, MD, PhD (+86-27-67812698, vincentheyong@163.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT in the staging of malignant tumors (time frame: three years). 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 NCT05034146, which also lists 6 linked publications.

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 5 Jun 2025.

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