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18F-PSMA

Phase 2

Prostatic Neoplasms | Small molecule | Oncology |Lantheus Holdings, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment62

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Clinical trial landscape

18F-PSMA · 1 trial · 7 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT04461509High Resolution, 18F-PSMA PET-MRI Before Prostate Cancer HIFU or Radical ProstatectomyProstatic Neoplasms
COMPLETED62 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
High Resolution, 18F-PSMA PET-MRI Before Prostate Cancer HIFU or Radical Prostatectomy
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Primary Endpoint (HIFU): Identification of New Cancers
At time of pre-HIFU biopsy

The grade of the cancer is assessed by biopsy prior to HIFU. Systematic and targeted prostate biopsies assess presence or absence of cancer in each zone of the prostate, including both systematic and targeted zones. Each zone with cancer is graded using the Gleason score (range 6-10, with higher scores associated with more aggressive disease). The primary outcome is for detection of any additional cancer with advanced imaging techniques of hrMRI or PSMA-PET MRI over standard multiparametric MRI. Any cancer is defined as "Gleason 6 or higher." We also did an exploratory analysis looking at detection of additional cancers with Gleason scores of 7 or higher.

Primary Endpoint (HIFU):
preoperative PET-hrMRI prior to prostatectomy, less than 3 weeks before surgery

The primary endpoint of the Phase II study is to assess the number of participants with biopsy-proven cancers that mpMRI would have missed compared with hrMRI and/or F18-PSMA PET.

Secondary Endpoints

Secondary Endpoint (HIFU):
6 months following standard HIFU therapy
Secondary Endpoint (Prostatectomy):
6 months following standard HIFU therapy
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ARM 1 (HIFU) - 18F-PSMAEXPERIMENTAL10 mCi ±20% F18-PSMA injection
ARM 2 (RP) - 18F-PSMAEXPERIMENTAL10 mCi ±20% F18-PSMA injection

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
18F-PSMADRUGImaging (comparing standard and experimental high resolution diffusion-weighted imaging \[DWI\] MRI with 18F-PSMA) Other Names: 18F-DCFPyL Injection prostate-cancer-specific radiotracer
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Biopsy consisting of ≥ 10 tissue cores sampled 2. PSA \<20 ng/mL (for HIFU arm only) 3. cT1-cT2c 4. Either overall Gleason score \> 7 with Gleason grade 4 or 5 component localized to one lobe (i.e. right or left) OR overall Gleason score 6 with \> half of systematic biopsy co...

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

What is 18F-PSMA used for in prostatic neoplasms?

18F-PSMA is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in prostatic neoplasms, or prostate cancer. It is a positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent designed to detect prostate cancer lesions. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

What does 18F-PSMA target?

18F-PSMA targets prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), a protein highly expressed on prostate cancer cells. By binding to PSMA, the radiolabeled molecule enables PET imaging to visualize prostate cancer lesions. This targeting mechanism is the basis for its potential use in detecting and staging prostate cancer.

Who makes 18F-PSMA?

18F-PSMA is being developed by Lantheus Holdings, Inc., a company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LNTH. Lantheus is responsible for the clinical development of this investigational imaging agent for prostate cancer.

What phase is 18F-PSMA in?

18F-PSMA is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. The drug is still undergoing clinical trials to evaluate its safety and effectiveness for imaging prostate cancer.

What clinical trials is 18F-PSMA in?

18F-PSMA has one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT04461509. This study, titled 'High Resolution, 18F-PSMA PET-MRI Before Prostate Cancer HIFU or Radical Prostatectomy,' enrolled 62 male participants aged 18 years and older in the United States. The trial was controlled but not randomized or double-blinded.

Is 18F-PSMA the same as PSMA PET?

18F-PSMA is a specific radiotracer used in PSMA PET imaging. While PSMA PET refers to the imaging technique that uses various PSMA-targeting tracers, 18F-PSMA is the particular investigational compound developed by Lantheus. It is not the same as other PSMA PET agents, such as 68Ga-PSMA-11.