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[212Pb] VMT-Alpha-NET for the Treatment of Refractory or Relapsed Neuroendocrine Tumors

Trial Status: active

This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of [212Pb] VMT-alpha-NET in treating patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that does not respond to treatment (refractory) or has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed). [212Pb] VMT-alpha-NET is a radioactive drug consisting of the human somatostatin receptor (SSTR)-targeting peptide with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon administration of [212Pb] VMT-alpha-NET, the peptide molecule specifically targets and binds to SSTR, which is present on the cell membranes of many types of NETs. SSTR is overexpressed on NETs while most normal tissues express low levels of SSTR. This allows for the specific delivery of a cytotoxic dose of alpha radiation to SSTR-positive cells to help kill tumor cells. Information gained from this trial may help researchers determine the safety and best dose of [212Pb] VMT-alpha-NET for patients with relapsed or refractory neuroendocrine tumors.