Diagnostic Value of CXCR4-targeted PET/CT in ACTH-dependent and Independent Cushing's Syndrome
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: 68Ga-Pentixafor.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Cushing s Syndrome. Basic parameters: 10 years — 80 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- China
- Next step
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Official title
CXCR4-Targeted PET Imaging for the Differential Diagnosis of ACTH-Dependent and ACTH-Independent Cushing's Syndrome: A Prospective Observational Study
Overview
In previous clinical practice, 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT has demonstrated promising diagnostic utility in various neuroendocrine tumors by targeting CXCR4, a chemokine receptor overexpressed in several ACTH-secreting neoplasms. Building on this, and leveraging the Nuclear Medicine expertise at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, we aim to conduct a prospective observational study investigating the role of CXCR4-targeted PET/CT imaging in patients with confirmed or suspected Cushing's syndrome. This study will focus on evaluating the capability of \^68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT to assist in the differential diagnosis of ACTH-dependent and ACTH-independent subtypes, as well as in the localization of primary lesions in challenging cases. Imaging performance will be assessed in comparison with conventional modalities and/or 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT when available.
Interventions
- Drug 68Ga-Pentixafor
All enrolled participants will undergo \^68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT to evaluate CXCR4 expression patterns and assist in the differential diagnosis of ACTH-dependent and ACTH-independent subtypes. In cases where ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) is clinically suspected-such as in patients with inconclusive pituitary imaging or discordant biochemical profiles-an additional \^68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT scan will be performed as part of the diagnostic workup. This allows for a head-to-head comparison between CXCR4-
Primary outcome measures
- Diagnostic value [Time frame: From baseline PET/CT assessment to end of study (approximately 12 months)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Clinical suspicion or confirmed diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome, based on clinical features (e.g., central obesity, moon face, muscle weakness) and/or abnormal cortisol-related biochemical tests.
- Able and willing to undergo PET/CT imaging with both 68Ga-Pentixafor and, when applicable, 68Ga-DOTATATE.
- Willing to provide informed consent for participation in the study.
Exclusion criteria
- Prior administration of therapeutic or investigational radiopharmaceuticals within 5 physical half-lives before study imaging.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- History of allergic reaction to gallium-based tracers or related compounds.
- Clinically unstable condition or severe organ dysfunction that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with PET/CT imaging or study participation.
- Inability to complete both 68Ga-Pentixafor and, when applicable, 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT imaging due to clinical or logistical reasons.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Diagnostic
Study locations
China · 1 center
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital — Beijing
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07350707 · PUMCH-68Ga-CXCR4-Cushing