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[68Ga]Ga DOTA-5G as a Diagnostic Imaging Agent for Metastatic or Advanced Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer

Trial Status: active

This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects and effectiveness of [68Ga]Ga DOTA-5G as a diagnostic imaging agent for patients with invasive lobular breast cancer that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic) or that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced). [68Ga]Ga DOTA-5G binds to receptors expressed by certain types of tumor cells and emits radioactivity that can then be detected by positron emission tomography (PET). A PET scan is a procedure in which a small amount of tracer (in this case [68Ga]Ga DOTA-5G) is injected into a vein, and a scanner is used to make detailed, computerized pictures of areas inside the body where the tracer is taken up. Computed tomography (CT) is a procedure that uses a computer linked to an x-ray machine to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. The pictures are taken from different angles and are used to create 3-dimensional views of tissues and organs. Combining a PET scan with a CT scan can help make the image easier to interpret. PET/CT scans are hybrid scanners that combine both modalities into a single scan during the same examination. Using [68Ga]Ga DOTA-5G as a diagnostic imaging agent with PET/CT may be safe and effective in diagnosing patients with metastatic or advanced invasive lobular breast cancer.