NCT03188354

Brief Summary

Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare subtype of extranodal non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) with rising incidence and variable response to treatment. MRI is considered the most useful imaging modality of PCNSL, but conventional MRI has its limitations, and contrast-enhanced MRI sometimes does not clearly differentiate PCNSL from other neoplasm or non-neoplastic diseases. Positron emission tomography (PET) could have a number of potential advantages in refining and improving the management of patients with PCNSL. Because of the rare incidence of PCNSL, the value of PET has however not been well defined in this subtype of lymphomas. There are a few studies that have investigated the role for FDG-PET and amino acid PET in the primary staging/diagnosis and response assessment in PCNSL patients, but the results are inconclusive. Further studies are therefore needed. Previous studies support an integration of both MRI and PET for the routine diagnostic workup and response assessment for PCNSL, and the newly available simultaneous PET/MRI scanners may have the potential to improve imaging baseline accuracy, response assessment and add prognostic value in PCNSL. The main aim of the study is to compare the sensitivity and specificity of a combined PET/MRI examination with the clinical routine MRI examination given to these patients today. It will be investigated whether PET (18F-FDG and 18F-fluciclovine) can provide additional prognostic value at baseline and in response assessment compared to MRI and established pre-treatment prognostic scores in PCNSL, and evaluate which PET/MRI parameters that are best suited as an imaging biomarker for progression-free survival.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
3

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2017

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 13, 2017

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 15, 2017

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2017

Completed
6.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

January 5, 2024

Status Verified

January 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

6.2 years

First QC Date

June 13, 2017

Last Update Submit

January 3, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

Positron-Emission TomographyMagnetic Resonance Imaging

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • sensitivity and specificity of 18F-Fluciclovine-PET/MRI sans

    of combined 18F-Fluciclovine-PET/MRI examination in comparison with the clinical routing MRI examination

    2 days

  • sensitivity and specificity of 18F-FDG-PET/MRI scans

    of combined 18F-FDG-PET/MRI examination in comparison with the clinical routing MRI examination

    2 days

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • prediction of progression-free survival

    1 year

Study Arms (1)

CNS lymphoma patients

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients included in the study will be examined with both 18F-FDG and 18F-Fluciclovine as well as standard MRI in the PET/MRI scanner on two consecutive days, both in primary staging and for therapy assessment

Diagnostic Test: 18F-FDGDiagnostic Test: 18F-fluciclovineDiagnostic Test: standard MRI

Interventions

18F-FDGDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

PET scan with 18F-FDG as a tracer, taken both for primary staging and therapy assessment.

Also known as: Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose
CNS lymphoma patients
18F-fluciclovineDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

PET scan with 18F-fluciclovine as a tracer, taken both for primary staging and response to therapy assessment.

Also known as: amino-acid PET-tracer
CNS lymphoma patients
standard MRIDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

clinical routine MRI examination, both for primary staging and response to therapy assessment.

Also known as: Magnetic resonance imaging
CNS lymphoma patients

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Histological diagnosis of PCNSL based on cytology/flow cytometry of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or brain biopsy
  • Written informed consent from patient or guardian
  • Immunocompetent

You may not qualify if:

  • Previous chemotherapy
  • Contra-indications for MRI (Pacemakers, defibrillators, aneurysm clips, any form of metal in the body, or severe claustrophobia)
  • Hypersensitivity to either 18F-Fluciclovine or 18F-FDG or to any of the excipients
  • Pregnancy (pregnancy test for all women in fertile age)
  • Breastfeeding
  • Weight \> 120 kg
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<30ml/min/1,73m2
  • HIV-positive

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging

Trondheim, Norway

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Husby T, Johannessen K, Berntsen EM, Johansen H, Giskeodegard GF, Karlberg A, Fagerli UM, Eikenes L. 18F-FACBC and 18F-FDG PET/MRI in the evaluation of 3 patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma: a pilot study. EJNMMI Rep. 2024 Jan 31;8(1):2. doi: 10.1186/s41824-024-00189-6.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lymphoma, Non-HodgkinCentral Nervous System Neoplasms

Interventions

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

LymphomaNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasmsLymphoproliferative DisordersLymphatic DiseasesHemic and Lymphatic DiseasesImmunoproliferative DisordersImmune System DiseasesNervous System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNervous System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

TomographyDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosis

Study Officials

  • Øystein Risa, phd

    Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 13, 2017

First Posted

June 15, 2017

Study Start

November 1, 2017

Primary Completion

December 31, 2023

Study Completion

December 31, 2023

Last Updated

January 5, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

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