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18F-MFBG

Phase 3

Neuroblastoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Illumina, Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 3, 2026

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment43

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Clinical trial landscape

18F-MFBG · 2 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1
NCT04724369Open-Label Study of 18F-mFBG for Imaging NeuroblastomaNeuroblastoma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING43 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Open-Label Study of 18F-mFBG for Imaging Neuroblastoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

PET Scan Identification of Neuroblastoma
Imaging at 60 minutes

Focal 18F-mFBG uptake (presence or absence) when imaging at 60 minutes with PET/CT or PET/MR, reported as positive and negative predictive agreement with expert oncologist assessment for presence of neuroblastoma

Cohort 1: Quantify the extent and degree of global and regional reduced 18F-mFBG myocardial uptake on PET/CT (or PET/MR) of subjects with known or presumed Lewy body disease (Parkinson's disease (PD) and Lewy body dementia (LBD)).
6 months

All image data will be analyzed to develop and validate quantitative measures of global and regional myocardial uptake of 18F-mFBG at two times between injection and 60 minutes post-administration. The data from subjects without Lewy body disease will be used in comparisons with equivalent results for Lewy body disease subjects. Results for subjects imaged in this study will also be compared with historical data from imaging of healthy control subjects without heart disease.

Secondary Endpoints

Comparison of 18F-mFBG PET With Clinical 123I-mIBG Imaging
Scan interpretation up to one month after intervention.
Number of subjects with adverse events graded according to the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), Version 5.
24 hours following 18F-mFBG administration.
Cohorts 1 and 2: Quantify 18F-mFBG whole-body activity distribution in Lewy body disease subjects (voxel, regional, and global basis) at 30-minutes post-administration
6 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeDIAGNOSTIC

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Study Cohort: Subjects with known or presumed neuroblastomaEXPERIMENTALDrug: 18F-mFBG Positron-emitting radiopharmaceutical 18F-mFBG as an imaging agent for identification of neuroblastoma. Other Names: * meta-fluorobenzylguanidine * IRP101
Cohort 1: Known or presumed Lewy body disease (Parkinson's disease (PD) and Lewy body dementia (LBD)ACTIVE_COMPARATORAll subjects will receive an intravenous injection of 222-370 MBq (6-10 mCi) 18F-mFBG. At 30 minutes post-administration, whole-body imaging will be performed from the head to the pelvis. A static image of the thorax will be acquired at 60 minutes.
Cohort 2: neurologic disease due to non-Lewy body pathology.ACTIVE_COMPARATORAll subjects will receive an intravenous injection of 222-370 MBq (6-10 mCi) 18F-mFBG. At 30 minutes post-administration, whole-body imaging will be performed from the head to the pelvis. A static image of the thorax will be acquired at 60 minutes.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
18F-MFBGDRUGPositron-emitting tomography (PET) (either PET/CT or PET/MR) imaging agent
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites8

Inclusion Criteria: 1. a) An established diagnosis of neuroblastoma based on unequivocal histopathology from tissue obtained at any time prior to enrolment in the trial; OR b) A presumed diagnosis of neuroblastoma based on signs, symptoms, physical examination, imaging findings, and laboratory and ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about 18F-MFBG

What is 18F-MFBG used for?

18F-MFBG is an investigational small molecule imaging agent being studied for use in neuroblastoma and Parkinson Disease (PD). It is a radiotracer designed for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. In neuroblastoma, it is being evaluated to detect tumors, and in Parkinson Disease, it is being studied for cardiac uptake related to Lewy body dementia.

Who makes 18F-MFBG?

18F-MFBG is being developed by Illumina, Inc., a company publicly traded under the ticker ILMN. Illumina is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the imaging agent for neuroblastoma and Parkinson Disease.

What phase is 18F-MFBG in?

18F-MFBG is in Phase 3 clinical development for neuroblastoma, based on an active but not recruiting trial. It is also in Phase 2 for Parkinson Disease and Lewy body dementia, with a trial currently recruiting participants. The drug is investigational and not yet approved.

What clinical trials is 18F-MFBG in?

18F-MFBG is being studied in two clinical trials. NCT04724369 is a Phase 3 open-label study imaging neuroblastoma in the United States, with 43 participants, active but not recruiting. NCT07176286 is a Phase 2 study of cardiac uptake in Parkinson Disease and Lewy body dementia, recruiting 20 participants in the United States.

Is 18F-MFBG the same as 18F-mFBG?

Yes, 18F-MFBG and 18F-mFBG refer to the same investigational imaging agent. The drug name appears in both formats across clinical trial records, with 18F-mFBG used in the titles of the neuroblastoma and cardiac uptake studies.