Phase 1 Study of AlphaMedix™ in Adult Subjects With SSTR (+) NET
brief summary
AlphaMedix™ (²¹²Pb-DOTAMTATE) is a radiotherapeutic drug indicated in subjects with unresectable, metastatic somatostatin receptor (SSTR) positive neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Because 212Pb is an in vivo generator of alpha particles, it is particularly suitable for SSTR therapy applications. This drug addresses an unmet need in the field of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) for NETs. Substitution of an alpha emitter (²¹²Pb) for the beta emitters currently being used (i.e., 177Lu or 90Y) will provide significantly higher Linear Energy Transfer (LET) and a shorter path length. Higher LET particles should cause more tumor cell death. Shorter path length should result in less collateral damage of the normal tissue and therefore less side effects for subjects receiving the drug.
detailed description
This dose escalation study will include a maximum of 50 subjects with histologically confirmed NET, a positive somatostatin analogue scan, and no prior history of PRRT therapy.
The study will begin with a single ascending dose (SAD) of AlphaMedix™ administered by IV. Subsequent cohorts will receive an incremental 30% increase that will continue until tumor response or DLT. Once tumor response is observed, the study will convert to a Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) regimen. The MAD treatment regimen will start with the previous safe cohort's dose and will consist of 3 IV administrations of AlphaMedix™ at 8-week intervals. Subsequent cohorts will receive an incremental 30% increase that will continue until tumor response or DLT.
The primary objective is to assess the safety and dose limiting toxicity (DLT) using ascending doses of AlphaMedix™. The secondary objectives are to determine the pharmacokinetic properties and preliminary effectiveness of AlphaMedix™.
official title
A Phase 1, Non-Randomized, Open-Label, Dose Escalation, Single-Center Study to Determine the Safety, Bio-distribution, and Preliminary Effectiveness of AlphaMedix™ in Adult Subjects With SSRT(+) NETs.