What side effects are associated with this type of intervention?

Common treatments for Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs), such as Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) with 177-Lu DOTA-0-Tyr3-Octreotate (Lutathera®), can lead to side effects including mild to moderate renal impairment, hematologic toxicity (e.g., myelodysplastic syndrome), and gastrointestinal symptoms. Somatostatin analogs like octreotide and lanreotide, often used in conjunction with PRRT, are generally well-tolerated but may cause gastrointestinal disturbances, gallstones, and alterations in glucose metabolism. Combining these therapies may enhance efficacy but also increases the risk of cumulative side effects.

What prior FDA approvals exist?

The FDA has approved several treatments for Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) that target somatostatin receptors. One notable example is 177-Lu DOTA-0-Tyr3-Octreotate (Lutathera®), which is a peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) that delivers targeted radiation to somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic NETs (GEP-NETs). Another approved treatment is lanreotide, a long-acting somatostatin analog, which has shown efficacy in controlling tumor growth in patients with unresectable, well- or moderately differentiated, locally advanced, or metastatic GEP-NETs. These therapies highlight the role of targeting somatostatin receptors in the management of NETs.

What other types of research exist?

Promising novel alternatives to 177-Lu DOTA-0-Tyr3-Octreotate (Lutathera®) for treating Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) include: 1) Radiolabeled octreotide, specifically (90)Y-DOTA-Tyr(3)-octreotide (TOC), which has shown efficacy in reducing calcitonin levels and extending survival in patients with metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). 2) Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan, which has demonstrated clinical efficacy in castration-resistant prostate cancer and is being explored for other NETs. 3) Ga-68 DOTATATE, Ga-68 DOTATOC, and Cu-64 DOTATATE PET/CT imaging agents, which are more sensitive than traditional somatostatin receptor scintigraphy and may aid in better targeting of therapies.

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Radiopharmaceutical

PRRT for Neuroendocrine Tumors

Phase 1

Recruiting

Led By Brendan C Visser, MD

Research Sponsored by Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Confirmed presence of somatostatin receptors on all target lesions as determined by 68Ga DOTA TATE PET scan

Metastatic gastroenteropancreatic NET with lymph nodes or liver metastases only

Must not have

Known bone or peritoneal metastases

Prior 177Lu Dotatate treatment

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 1 year

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new treatment for patients with specific types of neuroendocrine tumors. The treatment aims to improve survival by targeting and killing cancer cells using radiation.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults with metastatic gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) that have somatostatin receptors and are WHO Grade 1 or 2. Candidates must be fit for surgery aimed at removing most of the tumor, have not had certain treatments recently, and their major organs must function well.

What is being tested?

The study tests Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) using Lutathera before and after surgical removal of tumors in patients with SSTR-positive GEP-NETs. It aims to see if this approach improves survival by combining imaging techniques like PET/CT, CT scans, and MRI.

What are the potential side effects?

Possible side effects include reactions to radioactive materials such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue; blood cell count changes leading to increased infection risk; kidney damage; liver toxicity; allergic reactions to contrast agents used in imaging.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My scans show my cancer has somatostatin receptors.

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My cancer has spread to my liver or lymph nodes only.

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I am 18 years old or older.

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I have been on a stable dose of octreotide LAR for at least 12 weeks.

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I can carry out all my self-care but might not be able to do heavy physical work.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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My cancer has spread to my bones or abdomen.

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I have previously received 177Lu Dotatate treatment.

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I have cancer that has spread to my brain.

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I haven't had surgery, ablation, or certain radiation treatments affecting a lot of my bone marrow recently.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 1 year

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~1 year

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Transfusion-Free Surgery

Secondary study objectives

Overall Survival (OS)

Recurrence free Survival (RFS)

Response Rate (RR)

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: LutatheraExperimental Treatment5 Interventions

2 cycles of 177Lu Dotatate, followed by cytoreductive surgery, followed by additional 177Lu Dotatate (up to 2 cycles) for residual disease as determined by 68Ga DOTA TATE PET/CT

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Lutathera

2022

N/A

~90

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

2015

Completed Phase 4

~1800

Computed Tomography (CT)

2012

N/A

~100

PET/CT

2022

Completed Phase 3

~1300

0 / 9Eligibility criteria met

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.

Mechanism Of Action

Side Effect Profile

Prior Approvals

Other Research

Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) with 177-Lu DOTA-0-Tyr3-Octreotate (Lutathera®) targets somatostatin receptors on neuroendocrine tumor cells by binding a radioactive compound to these receptors. This allows for direct delivery of radiation to the tumor cells, causing DNA damage and cell death while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. This targeted approach is significant for NET patients as it offers a treatment option that can effectively control tumor growth and improve quality of life with relatively few severe side effects. Other common treatments include somatostatin analogs, which inhibit hormone secretion and tumor growth, and everolimus, which inhibits the mTOR pathway to reduce cell proliferation. Each of these treatments leverages specific mechanisms to manage NETs, providing tailored therapeutic options based on tumor characteristics and patient needs.