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Alpha-Radiation Imaging Agent ([203Pb]VMT-alpha-NET) with SPECT/CT Imaging to Identify Somatostatin Receptor Positive Neuroendocrine Tumors

Trial Status: active

This early phase I trial tests the safety of [203 lead (Pb)] Viewpoint Molecular Targeting (VMT)-alpha-neuroendocrine tumor (NET) imaging agent and how well it identifies somatostatin receptor positive NETs when used with a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/computed tomography (CT) scan compared to standard imaging. Many NETs have somatostatin receptors on their cells. Radiopharmaceuticals, such as [203Pb]VMT-alpha-NET, contain a small amount of radioactive material and may be taken up by NETs that are somatostatin receptor positive. This may allow the tumors to be found with imaging. Using [203Pb]VMT-alpha-NET with SPECT/CT imaging may identify more tumors compared to standard imaging in patients with somatostatin receptor positive NETs.