An Investigational Scan (Ga-68 PSMA-11 PET/CT) For Detection Of Disease Recurrence Or Progression In Patients With Glioma

Overview

About this study

This clinical trial evaluates whether gallium-68 (Ga-68) prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-11 positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) imaging is useful in differentiating between disease that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrence) or that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progression) and treatment effect in patients with glioma. Patients with glioma undergo frequent imaging for assessment of disease status. After first-line treatment however, the correlation between imaging findings and tumor activity can be confused, and surgery is often required for definitive diagnosis. The PET/CT scanner is an imaging machine that combines 2 types of imaging in a single scan. The PET scanner detects and takes pictures of where the radioactive imaging agent (68Ga PSMA-11) has gone in the body and the CT scanner uses x-rays to take structural pictures inside the body. PSMA PET also binds to neoplastic blood vessels, including those in gliomas. This study may help researchers learn whether GA-68 PSMA-11 PET/CT is useful for improving detection of tumor recurrence or progression, as opposed to treatment effects, in patients with gliomas.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years.
* History of World Health Organization (WHO) grade III or IV infiltrating glioma previously treated with first-line chemoradiotherapy.
* MRI findings compatible with contrast-enhancing recurrent infiltrating glioma.
* Planned craniotomy for resection of suspected disease recurrence.
* Willing to sign release of information for any radiation and/or follow-up records.
* Ability to provide informed written consent.
* Ability to provide tissue for mandatory correlative research component.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to undergo a PSMA PET/CT scan (e.g. body habitus, claustrophobia).
* Any of the following:
* Pregnant women
* Nursing women
* Men or women of childbearing potential unwilling to employ adequate contraception

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 10/31/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Brian Burkett, M.D., M.P.H.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Casey McAdam CCRP

McAdam.Casey@mayo.edu

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