A Phase 2 interventional study of Ga-68- DOTATATE and Ga-68-DOTATOC in Meningioma, sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Withdrawn at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 89 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-31.
Sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Phase 2, Interventional, and Diagnostic
The goal of this study is to propose the first direct comparison of Ga-68-DOTATATE PET/CT or PET/MR and Ga-68-DOTATOC PET/CT in patients with meningioma.
The investigator is proposing a direct comparison of Ga-68-DOTATATE and -DOTATOC in a pilot cohort of patients with meningioma, and hypothesize non-inferiority of DOTATOC. This pilot study will form the basis for a subsequent prospective clinical trial and will allow us to optimize our existing imaging protocols, while developing a more cost-effective protocol.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects with suspected meningioma planned for surgery who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Drug: Ga-68- DOTATATE · Drug: Ga-68-DOTATOC
The study intervention consists of two PET scans that will be performed using two different radiotracers, 68-Ga-DOTATATE and 68-Ga-DOTATOC. Ga-68-DOTATATE and 68-Ga-DOTATOC are PET radiotracers targeting somatostatin receptors. The study intervention consists of 2 PET scans that will be performed at least 24h apart using 68-Ga-DOTATATE and 68-Ga-DOTATOC radiotracers, in patients with suspected meningioma that are planned for subsequent surgery.
The study intervention consists of two PET scans that will be performed using two different radiotracers, 68-Ga-DOTATATE and 68-Ga-DOTATOC. Ga-68-DOTATATE and 68-Ga-DOTATOC are PET radiotracers targeting somatostatin receptors. The study intervention consists of 2 PET scans that will be performed at least 24h apart using 68-Ga-DOTATATE and 68-Ga-DOTATOC radiotracers, in patients with suspected meningioma that are planned for subsequent surgery.
Qualitatively measure the visual appearance of target lesion to cranial blood pool using the maximum SUV ratio to compare results from Ga-68-DOTATATE and -DOTATOC PET.
Compare visual appearance qualitatively using the maximum SUV ratio of target lesion to cranial blood pool (i.e. superior sagittal sinus reference region) of DOTATATE and DOTATOC PET scans in patients with meningioma. Based on our pilot clinical case series, the following reference regions will be evaluated: 1. Suspected meningioma; 2. Pituitary gland; 3. Superior sagittal sinus; 4. Brain parenchyma. Dynamic PET will be acquired and data will be analyzed including comparison of tissue-activity curves and Patlak analysis, as established by the PI in a pilot cohort. Extent of meningioma based on Ga-68-DOTATATE- and DOTATOC PET/CT will be compared to extent of disease as determined by MRI.
Time frame: Over 12 months
Quantitatively measure the visual appearance of target lesion to cranial blood pool using the maximum SUV ratio to compare results from Ga-68-DOTATATE and -DOTATOC PET.
Compare visual appearance quantitatively using the maximum SUV ratio of target lesion to cranial blood pool (i.e. superior sagittal sinus reference region) of DOTATATE and DOTATOC PET scans in patients with meningioma. Qualitative analysis will include evaluation by board certified radiologists with expertise in nuclear medicine/ molecular imaging who will be blinded to the radiotracer injected. Quantitative analysis will include extraction of the ratio of lesion's SUVmax values/reference regions.
Time frame: Over 12 months
Compare molecular biomarker (Ki67) analysis to Ga-68-DOTATATE PET and Ga-68-DOTATOC PET by measuring biomarker histopathology (Ki67) results to the maximum SUV ratio of target lesion to cranial blood pool.
Patients enrolled in the study will subsequently undergo surgical resection of the lesion. The surgical specimen will be used for biomarker analysis to assess genetic information. The additional staining that will take place for research purposes includes, specifically Ki67. These parameters will be correlated with parameters acquired from the 68-Ga-DOTATATE and - DOTATOC PET scans.
Time frame: Over 12 months
Compare molecular biomarker (EGFR) analysis to Ga-68-DOTATATE PET and Ga-68-DOTATOC PET by measuring biomarker histopathology (EGFR) results to the maximum SUV ratio of target lesion to cranial blood pool.
Patients enrolled in the study will subsequently undergo surgical resection of the lesion. The surgical specimen will be used for biomarker analysis to assess genetic information. The additional staining that will take place for research purposes includes, specifically (epidermal growth factor receptor, EGFR). These parameters will be correlated with parameters acquired from the 68-Ga-DOTATATE and - DOTATOC PET scans.
Time frame: Over 12 months
Compare molecular biomarker (progesterone receptor) analysis to Ga-68-DOTATATE PET and Ga-68-DOTATOC PET by measuring biomarker histopathology (progesterone receptor) results to the maximum SUV ratio of target lesion to cranial blood pool.
Patients enrolled in the study will subsequently undergo surgical resection of the lesion. The surgical specimen will be used for biomarker analysis to assess genetic information. The additional staining that will take place for research purposes includes, specifically progesterone receptor. These parameters will be correlated with parameters acquired from the 68-Ga-DOTATATE and - DOTATOC PET scans.
Time frame: Over 12 months
Compare molecular biomarker (SSTR2 expression) analysis to Ga-68-DOTATATE PET and Ga-68-DOTATOC PET by measuring biomarker histopathology (SSTR2 expression) results to the maximum SUV ratio of target lesion to cranial blood pool.
Patients enrolled in the study will subsequently undergo surgical resection of the lesion. The surgical specimen will be used for biomarker analysis to assess genetic information. The additional staining that will take place for research purposes includes, specifically SSTR2 expression. These parameters will be correlated with parameters acquired from the 68-Ga-DOTATATE and - DOTATOC PET scans.
Time frame: Over 12 months
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