Clinical Research Directory

FOG-001 in Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if FOG-001 is safe and effective in participants with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors.

The Pancreas Interception Center (PIC) for Early Detection, Prevention, and Novel Therapeutics

The long-term goal of our PIC is to develop effective strategies that can be applied clinically at the point-of-care to prevent, intercept, or detect PDAC at an early stage, thereby reducing PDAC burden and saving lives.

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Preliminary Signs of Efficacy of [177Lu]Lu-OncoFAP-23 Alone or in Combination With L19-IL2 as a Treatment of Metastatic FAP-positive Solid Tumors

The aim of this study is to assess the safety of \[177Lu\]Lu-OncoFAP-23 alone or in combination with L19-IL2 for the treatment of advanced/metastatic Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP)-positive solid tumors and to establish a Recommended Dose (RD).

Duodenal Polyposis Classification in FAP

Duodenal cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), yet the current Spigelman staging system provides limited predictive accuracy for advanced neoplasia. The DRACO study (Duodenal Risk Assessment in adenomatous polyposis Coli -Oncogene) is a multicenter, STROBE- and CONSORT-compliant cohort study that analyzes upper endoscopies from genetically confirmed FAP patients across independent cohorts to develop, validate, and externally test two multivariable risk models.

Investigation of β-hydroxybutyrate Supplementation as Chemoprevention in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential of BHB supplementation as a novel strategy to impede the development and progression of intestinal adenomas in individuals with FAP, thus potentially reducing the need for frequent upper endoscopies and colonoscopies and preventing the need for risk-reducing surgical intervention.

Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen PET/CT Imaging in PSMA-Related Disease Patients

To evaluate the potential usefulness of 68Ga/18F-PSMA/PSFA positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for the diagnosis of primary and metastatic lesions in various PSMA-related disease patients.

68Ga-FAPI-LM3 PET/CT Imaging in Patients With FAP/SSTR2 Positive Disease and Compared With 18F-FDG

As a new dual receptor (SSTR2 and FAP) targeting PET radiotracer, 68Ga-FAPI-LM3 is promising as an excellent imaging agent applicable to SSTR2 positive diseases. In this research, we investigate the safety, biodistribution and radiation dosimetry of 68Ga-FAPI-LM3 in healthy volunteers. Moreover, we evaluate the potential usefulness of 68Ga-FAPI-LM3 positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for the diagnosis of lesions in SSTR2 positive diseases, and compared with 18F-FDG PET/CT.

68Ga-PSFA PET Imaging in Patients With PSMA/FAP Positive Disease

As a new dual receptor (PSMA and FAP) targeting PET radiotracer, 68Ga-PSFA is promising as an excellent imaging agent applicable to PSMA/FAP positive diseases. In this research, we investigate the safety, biodistribution and potential usefulness of 68Ga-PSFA positron emission tomography (PET) for the diagnosis of lesions in PSMA/FAP positive diseases.

From Inflammation to Remodelling Towards Personalized Diagnosis in Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19

Rationale: The diagnosis and pathogenesis of long COVID remains unknown. We have previously shown that \[68Ga\]FAPI Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET/CT) imaging shows potential for diagnosis and molecular understanding of this syndrome. We have previously shown that fibroblast activation protein (FAP) can be imaged in the lung, muscle and nasopharynx of long COVID patients (with dyspnea and fatigue). However, these preliminary data are derived from a selective group of patients with long COVID after critical COVID-19. We aim to explore the generalizability of these findings in patients with long COVID with dyspnea and fatigue, irrespective of the severity of their acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. Primary objective: To assess if pulmonary fibroblast activity, measured by \[68Ga\]FAPI-46 PET/CT, is higher in patients with current long COVID dyspnea and fatigue compared to patients with resolved complaints. Study design: This is a ZonMw funded single centre prospective observational cohort study of long COVID-19 patients with dyspnea and fatigue. Study population: We will recruit 60 adult long COVID patients (aged \>20 years) of which 30 have complaints of dyspnea and fatigue and compare them to 30 patients with resolved complaints and healthy controls. Main study parameters/endpoints: The primary endpoint is FAP expression in the lung measured by \[68Ga\]FAPI-46 PET/CT. Secondary endpoints are the expression of FAP in other tissues (muscle) and the relation between FAP and inflammation and remodelling biomarkers in various biological samples (e.g. serum/nasal epithelium). Study procedures: In a single visit day the following data and samples will be collected: questionnaires, a lung function test, 6-minute walking test, blood samples, nose swabs, \[68Ga\]FAPI PET/CT scan and HRCT scan. When increased \[68Ga\]FAPI uptake is measured in the muscles a muscle biopsy will be performed as well.

Multicenter Validation Trial of [18F]AlF-FAPI-74 for PET Imaging of Cancer-associated Fibroblasts Through Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitors (FAPI) in Different Tumor Types

The aim of the project is to demonstrate superior detection ratio of \[18F\]AlF-FAPI-74 PET/CT compared to \[18F\]FDG PET/CT or conventional imaging in treatment-naïve, newly diagnosed patients with oesophagogastric adenocarcinoma (clinical T1-4N0-3M0) and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (clinical T1-4N0-2M0-1) and describe the clinical utility of \[18F\]AlF-FAPI-74 PET/CT in oncological patients with a clinically challenging situation.

Video Capsule Examination in Patients With Lynch Syndrome

Surveillance for colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients predisposed to develop CRC during their lifetime has been impacted by access to colonoscopy suites and endoscopy specialists in the past couple of years. An alternative method, namely the colon capsule, has been proposed, however this investigation is time consuming for the clinician and the images require up to one hour (30-60 minutes) reading to issue a result. The investigators propose to obtain images from paired colonoscopies and colon capsules with the purpose of developing an AI algorithm which could aid the clinicians in reading the colon and expand access to this investigation. The main aim of the study is to determine whether it is possible to obtain usable paired images from patients with Lynch and other cancer predisposition syndromes. This will depend on the willingness of the patients to take part in the study and the technical ability of obtaining data from paired images of colonoscopies and colon capsule. At recruitment, participants will undergo a colon capsule investigation, followed by a routine colonoscopy as per their normal standard of care. Paired endoscopic images from colonoscopies and colon capsules will be collected and anonymised data will be accessed by the bioinformatician for analysis. If the study will be successful in reaching the primary endpoint, further trials will be opened, allowing for a larger population to be included and to obtain more robust data, which eventually can lead to validated AI algorithms and application of computer-aided video-capsules examination as a screening tool in at-risk population.

18F-FAPI-04 PET/CT and PET/MR in Patients With Various Types of Malignant Tumors

To evaluate the potential usefulness of 18F-FAPI-04 positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging （PET/MR）for the diagnosis of primary and metastatic lesions, detection of recurrence or assessment of pathologic response in various types of cancer.

Role of the Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) as Biomarker of Fibrotic Lung Diseases

To evaluate the effect of an anti-fibrotic treatment initiation on the fibrotic activity as assessed by FAPI PET/CT.