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18F fluciclovine

Phase 3

Brain Metastases | Small molecule | Oncology |Precision BioSciences, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 28, 2025

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment174

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Clinical trial landscape

18F fluciclovine · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1
NCT04410133Study to Establish the Diagnostic Performance of 18F Fluciclovine PET in Detecting Recurrent Brain MetastasesBrain Metastases
COMPLETED151 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Establish the Diagnostic Performance of 18F Fluciclovine PET in Detecting Recurrent Brain Metastases
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Positive Percent Agreement (PPA) and Negative Percent Agreement (NPA) Subject Level
MRI for anatomical correlation within 3 days of IMP and PET scan, followed by surgical intervention (if applicable) post-PET scan and follow up through 6 months after PET scan.

Subject-level PPA and NPA (equivalent to sensitivity and specificity, respectively) of 18F-fluciclovinePET in detecting recurrent brain metastases.

Sensitivity of 18F Fluciclovine PET for Detecting Recurrent Brain Metastases at Different Visual Thresholds
60 days

Sensitivity is calculated as % of participants with positive histopathology who are classified as positive on their 18F fluciclovine PET (i.e. true positive). Each participant had one lesion, therefore results are representative of both subject and lesion level sensitivity. Three readers evaluated the PET scans to classify 18F fluciclovine uptake in study lesions according to 4 incremental categories: absent, mild, moderate or marked. Three different thresholds of 18F fluciclovine uptake were then applied to calculate the sensitivity: Mild or Higher Uptake, Moderate or Higher Uptake, Marked Uptake. As an example, for calculating sensitivity based on the threshold of Mild or Higher Uptake, all participants with positive histopathology, classified by a reader as having mild, moderate or marked 18F fluciclovine uptake, would be categorized as true positive. This calculation was then repeated on the other two threshold categories, to produce sensitivities at different thresholds.

Specificity of 18F Fluciclovine PET for Detecting Recurrent Brain Metastases at Different Visual Thresholds
60 days

Specificity is calculated as the % of participants with negative histopathology who are classified as negative on their 18F fluciclovine PET (i.e. true negative). Each participant had 1 lesion, therefore results are representative of both subject and lesion level specificity. 3 readers evaluated the PET scans to classify 18F fluciclovine uptake in study lesions according to 4 incremental categories: absent, mild, moderate or marked. 3 different thresholds of uptake were then applied to calculate the specificity: Mild or Higher Uptake, Moderate or Higher Uptake, Marked Uptake. Example, for calculating specificity based on the threshold of Moderate or Higher Uptake, all participants with negative histopath, classified by a reader as having absent or mild uptake (i.e. not classified by a reader as having moderate or marked uptake), would be categorized as true negative. This calculation was repeated on the other 2 threshold categories, to produce specificities at different thresholds

Secondary Endpoints

Subject Level Positive Predictive Value (PPV) and Negative Predictive Value (NPV)
MRI for anatomical correlation within 3 days of IMP and PET scan, followed by surgical intervention (if applicable) post-PET scan and follow up through 6 months after PET scan.
Lesion-level Positive Percent Agreement (PPA) and Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)
MRI for anatomical correlation within 3 days of IMP and PET scan, followed by surgical intervention (if applicable) post-PET scan and follow up through 6 months after PET scan.
Lesion-level Positive Predictive Value (PPV) and Negative Predictive Value (NPV)
MRI for anatomical correlation within 3 days of IMP and PET scan, followed by surgical intervention (if applicable) post-PET scan and follow up through 6 months after PET scan.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeDIAGNOSTIC

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PatientsEXPERIMENTALSingle intravenous administration of 18F fluciclovine for PET Scan

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
18F fluciclovineDRUG18F fluciclovine injection, 185 MBq (5 mCi) ± 20%, delivered as an intravenous bolus
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites19

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1, or 2 if this is an acute deterioration 2. Previous history of solid tumor brain metastasis of any origin 3. Histopathological confirmation of the primary solid tumor or a metastatic site within 4 years 4. Pr...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about 18F fluciclovine

What is 18F fluciclovine used for in brain metastases?

18F fluciclovine is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in brain metastases, specifically for detecting recurrent brain metastases with PET imaging. It is in Phase 3 clinical development and is not yet approved by the FDA. Two clinical trials have been completed to evaluate its diagnostic performance.

What does 18F fluciclovine target?

18F fluciclovine is a radiotracer used in PET imaging. It targets amino acid transport, which is upregulated in cancer cells, allowing visualization of recurrent brain metastases. The drug is taken up by tumor cells via amino acid transporters, enabling detection on PET scans.

Who makes 18F fluciclovine?

18F fluciclovine is being developed by Precision BioSciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker DTIL. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's diagnostic performance in detecting recurrent brain metastases.

What phase is 18F fluciclovine in?

18F fluciclovine is in Phase 3 clinical development for brain metastases. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. Two trials have been completed, including a Phase 3 study with 151 participants and a Phase 2 study with 23 participants.

What clinical trials is 18F fluciclovine in?

18F fluciclovine has been studied in two completed trials. NCT04410133 is a Phase 3 study evaluating its diagnostic performance in detecting recurrent brain metastases, enrolling 151 participants. NCT04410367 is a Phase 2 study to establish image interpretation criteria, enrolling 23 participants. Both were conducted in the United States.

Is 18F fluciclovine the same as fluciclovine F 18?

18F fluciclovine is also known as fluciclovine F 18, a radiolabeled amino acid analog used in PET imaging. It is being developed by Precision BioSciences for detecting recurrent brain metastases. The drug is not yet approved and remains in clinical development.