Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Feasibility of 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT to Identify Brain Metastasis

Feasibility of 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT to Identify Brain Metastasis (NCT06055790) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Brain Metastases, sponsored by University of Arizona. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

About This Trial

The goal of this diagnostic intervention clinical trial is to compare 18F-Fluciclovine uptake within brain lesions over 60 minutes compared with standard of care positive histology confirmation or confirmation MRI images. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What are the dynamics of 18F-Fluciclovine update within a non-treated metastatic brain lesion over 60 minutes? 2. What are the dynamics of 18F-fluciclovine update within recently treated metastatic brain lesions? 3. What is the potential use of 18F-Fluciclovine in delineating true local progression from radionecrosis in patients with clinical uncertainty of indeterminate MRI? Participants will undergo an 18F-fluciclovine head PET/CT scan prior to treatment for brain metastatic lesion(s). The study will characterize uptake dynamic PET images over 60 minutes. Uptake within the lesions and the benign brain parenchyma will be plotted on a time activity curve for 60 mins. Patients will undergo a second 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT to evaluate 18F-fluciclovine uptake in treated lesions over 60 minutes. This will be offered concurrently with the post-procedure standard of care (SOC) MRI to evaluate post-treatment changes. Uptake within the lesions and the benign brain parenchyma will be plotted on a 60 min time activity curve. Results will be compared to the pre-treatment baseline images. A third 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT will be offered to evaluate post radiation changes necrosis from recurrence, for up to 10 patients in our cohort who are under clinical surveillance (up to three years surveillance) and developed MRI evidence of either true progression or radionecrosis with clinical uncertainty after stereotactic radiosurgery. The initial 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT will serve as a baseline PET/CT scan. This will be compared to post procedural histological confirmation.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Brain Metastases and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 20 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Patients with clinically suspected or diagnosed brain metastatic lesion(s) 2. Age ≥ 18 years 3. Known history cancer 4. Brain MRI in the past 2 months positive for metastatic disease 5. Scheduled for treatment: Surgical resection, or stereotactic radiosurgery, or whole brain radiation therapy. 6. Can tolerate 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT exam (can lie still on their back for the duration of the scan) 7. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written willing to sign a consent form Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Patients who do not meeting inclusion criteria. 2. Patients who have had a brain biopsy of the index lesion(s) sooner than 4 weeks from the brain 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT (to minimize false positive uptake due to inflammation). 3. Patients who have had prior brain surgery or radiation treatment of the index lesion(s). 4. Patients who have had treatment of the index brain lesion(s) or initiation of systemic therapy after the last MRI and prior to the PET/CT scan. 5. Prior history of localized brain treatment (surgery or stereotactic radiosurgery /fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy) allowed, if at least one index lesion is not adjacent to previous treatment (10% isodose line of prior RT). Patients with only index lesion(s) within 10% isodose line of prior treatment would be excluded. For example, if ALL index lesions are within the 2.2Gy isodose line of previously treated lesions to 22Gy in 1 fractions, the patient would be ineligible, however if there is 1 index lesion not in the prior radiation field, then that patient would be eligible but all other lesions in prior radiation fields would be excluded from analysis. 6. Inability to tolerate 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT exam 7. Enrollment delays patient care 8. Concurrent or prior enrollment on other clinical trials would not exclude patients, as long as all other eligibility criteria are met. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with clinically suspected or diagnosed brain metastatic lesion(s) 2. Age ≥ 18 years 3. Known history cancer 4. Brain MRI in the past 2 months positive for metastatic disease 5. Scheduled for treatment: Surgical resection, or stereotactic radiosurgery, or whole brain radiation therapy. 6. Can tolerate 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT exam (can lie still on their back for the duration of the scan) 7. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who do not meeting inclusion criteria. 2. Patients who have had a brain biopsy of the index lesion(s) sooner than 4 weeks from the brain 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT (to minimize false positive uptake due to inflammation). 3. Patients who have had prior brain surgery or radiation treatment of the index lesion(s). 4. Patients who have had treatment of the index brain lesion(s) or initiation of systemic therapy after the last MRI and prior to the PET/CT scan. 5. Prior history of localized brain treatment (surgery or stereotactic radiosurgery /fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy) allowed, if at least one index lesion is not adjacent to previous treatment (10% isodose line of prior RT). Patients with only index lesion(s) within 10% isodose line of prior treatment would be excluded. For example, if ALL index lesions are within the 2.2Gy isodose line of previously treated lesions to 22Gy in 1 fractions, the patient would be ineligible, however if there is 1 index lesion not in the prior radiation field, then that patient would be eligible but all other lesions in prior radiation fields would be excluded from analysis. 6. Inability to tolerate 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT exam 7. Enrollment delays patient care 8. Concurrent or prior enrollment on other clinical trials would not exclude patients, as long as all other eligibility criteria are met.

Treatments Being Tested

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

18F-Fluciclovine (Axumin) PET/CT

PET/CT protocol: All patients will be instructed to fast for 4 hr. prior to the scan. CT imaging of the head will be performed using GE Discovery MI Digital PET/CT (Boston, Massachusetts) prior to the injection of 18F-fluciclovine. While the patient is in a supine position on the PET table, 5 mCi (185 MBq) of 18F-fluciclovine will be administrated intravenously, followed by a saline flush. At the time of the injection, a continuous dynamic PET images lasting 60 min will be performed using 3D-dynamic and list-mode acquisition: 2.0 mm slice thickness, number of frames(f) x time in seconds(s) and minutes(m) of: 4f x 15s, 4f x 30s, 6f x 2m, 5f x 3m, and 6f x 5m. PET images at 0-5 (flow), 15-25 (early), 25-35 (mid), 45-60 min (delayed) post-injection will be reconstructed using Qclear 500 and OSEM iterative reconstruction with TOF (VPFX): 8 iterations, 5 subsets, 440 image matrix, 4 mm Gaussian filter, TOF. \[24, 27\].

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Arizona Cancer Center at UMC North/University Medical Center

Tucson, Arizona, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06055790), the sponsor (University of Arizona), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06055790 clinical trial studying?

Who can participate in NCT06055790?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06055790?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

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Last updated 2026-06-26 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.