Pafolacianine for Localization of Pediatric Extracranial Solid Tumors

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the utility of NIR fluorescent imaging using the molecular imaging agent CYTALUX for identifying lesions in children and adolescent patients with primary or metastatic solid tumors.

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: 

  • Willingness of research participant or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.
  •  6 months to 17 years
  • Have a diagnosis, or a high clinical suspicion, of a solid tumor in the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, or extremities with a plan for surgical resection.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous exposure to Cytalux™ (pafolacianine) injection.
  • Any medical condition that in the judgement of the investigators could potentially jeopardize the safety of the participant.
  • History of anaphylactic reactions to products containing indocyanine green for near infrared imaging.  Participants with a medical history of ‘idiopathic anaphylaxis’ will require evaluation.
  • History of allergy to any of the components of Cytalux™ (pafolacianine) injection.
  • Prescence of any psychological, familial, sociological condition or geographical challenges potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol or follow-up schedule.
  • Received an investigational agent in another investigational drug or vaccine trial within 30 days prior to the administration of the study drug.
  • Known sensitivity to fluorescent light.
  • Pregnancy
  • Unable or unwilling to discontinue folic acid, folate supplements, and multi- vitamins containing folate 48 hours prior to drug administration.
  • Renal failure on dialysis or eGFR <30 mL/min/1.72m2 as measured by the U25 eGFR equation for patients ≤1 year(s) of age. For patients <1 year of age, creatinine >2x the upper limit of normal will serve as an exclusion criteria according to published reference data by Boer at al. (2010). Creatinine will be measured by enzymatic assay with calibration traceable to the international standard reference materials and minimal bias compared to isotope-dilution mass spectrometry (IDMS) reference methodology.
  • Undergoing workup for liver failure or listed for liver transplant. Patients with Gilbert’s syndrome will be excluded if impaired liver function defined as values > 3x the upper limit of normal (ULN) for alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), or total bilirubin.
  • Unable or unwilling to use adequate birth control/contraceptive measures or abstain from sexual activity for 30 days following the study intervention.
  • Anticipated need to donate ova or sperm within 30 days following study intervention.

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

Eligibility last updated 03/05/2025. 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

Stephanie Polites, M.D., M.P.H.

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Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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