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68Ga-NNS309

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Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Jul 29, 2026

Development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 2 across 1 sponsor since Dec 2025

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as [68Ga]Ga-NNS309, Ga-NNS309

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment342

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

68Ga-NNS309 · 2 trials · 6 indications

Phase 1 2
NCT07261631Phase I Study of [177Lu]Lu-DFC413 in Patients With Solid TumorsPancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
RECRUITING180 Analytics
NCT06562192Phase I Study of [177Lu]Lu-NNS309 in Patients With Pancreatic, Lung, Breast and Colorectal CancersPancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
RECRUITING162 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
Phase I Study of [177Lu]Lu-DFC413 in Patients With Solid Tumors
Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
Phase I Study of [177Lu]Lu-NNS309 in Patients With Pancreatic, Lung, Breast and Colorectal Cancers
Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Incidence and severity of dose limiting toxicities of 177Lu-DFC413
Within first treatment cycle, up to maximum 6 weeks

A dose limiting toxicity (DLT) is defined as any adverse event or abnormal laboratory value of CTCAE (version 5.0) Grade 3 or higher that occurs within the DLT evaluation period and that is not primarily related to disease, disease progression, intercurrent illness, or concomitant medications with a few exceptions defined in the study protocol. Other clinically significant toxicities may be considered to be DLTs, even if not Grade 3 or higher.

Incidence and severity of adverse events and serious adverse events of 177Lu-DFC413
From study treatment start up to approximately 42 months

The distribution of adverse events will be done via the analysis of frequencies for treatment emergent Adverse Event (TEAEs) and Serious Adverse Event (TESAEs) and through the monitoring of relevant clinical and laboratory safety parameters.

Dose modifications for 177Lu-DFC413
From study treatment start until last dose of study treatment, assessed up to approximately 24 weeks

Dose modifications (dose interruptions and reductions) for 177Lu-DFC413 will be assessed and summarized using descriptive statistics. The number of patients with dose modification and the reasons will be summarized by treatment groups.

Dose intensity for 177Lu-DFC413
From study treatment start until last dose of study treatment, assessed up to approximately 24 weeks

Dose intensity for 177Lu-DFC413 will be assessed and summarized using descriptive statistics. Dose intensity is computed as the ratio of actual cumulative dose received and actual duration of exposure.

Number of patients with dose limiting toxicities of [177Lu]Lu-NNS309
From start of study treatment until 6 weeks or 4 weeks after, depending on dosing schedule

A dose limiting toxicity (DLT) is defined as any adverse event or abnormal laboratory value of CTCAE (version 5.0) Grade 3 or higher that occurs within the DLT evaluation period and that is not primarily related to disease, disease progression, intercurrent illness, or concomitant medications with a few exceptions defined in the study protocol. Other clinically significant toxicities may be considered to be DLTs, even if not Grade 3 or higher.

Incidence and severity of adverse events and serious adverse events of [177Lu]Lu-NNS309
From start of study treatment until completion of the 36 month follow up, assessed up to approximately 42 months

The distribution of adverse events will be done via the analysis of frequencies for treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and serious adverse events (TESAEs) and through the monitoring of relevant clinical and laboratory safety parameters.

Dose modifications for [177Lu]Lu-NNS309
From start of study treatment until last dose of study treatment, assessed up to approximately 24 weeks

Dose modifications (dose interruptions and reductions) for \[177Lu\]Lu-NNS309 will be assessed and summarized using descriptive statistics. The number of patients with dose modification will be summarized by treatment groups.

Dose intensity for [177Lu]Lu-NNS309
From start of study treatment until last dose of study treatment, assessed up to approximately 24 weeks

Dose intensity for \[177Lu\]Lu-NNS309 will be assessed and summarized using descriptive statistics. Dose intensity is computed as the ratio of actual cumulative dose received and actual duration of exposure.

Secondary Endpoints

Overall response rate (ORR)
From study treatment start up to 6 months
Duration of Response (DOR)
From study treatment start up to 6 months
Disease control rate (DCR)
From study treatment start up to 6 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm 1EXPERIMENTALPatients will receive 68Ga-NNS309 and only patients with tumor uptake will receive 177Lu-DFC413

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
68Ga-NNS309DRUGDiagnostic investigational radiopharmaceutical
177Lu-DFC413DRUGTherapeutic investigational radiopharmaceutical
[68Ga]Ga-NNS309DRUGRadioligand imaging agent
[177Lu]Lu-NNS309DRUGRadioligand therapy
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites8

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥ 18 years with one of the following indications: * Locally advanced unresectable or metastatic PDAC, with disease progression following, or intolerance to cytotoxic therapy, unless patient was ineligible to receive such therapy * Locally advanced unresectable or metast...

Countries:CanadaDenmarkFranceGermanyIsraelSingaporeUnited StatesBelgiumItalyNetherlandsSpainSwitzerland
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWJul 29, 2026NCT06562192lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWJul 29, 2026NCT06562192lastUpdatePostDate: changed

Frequently asked questions about 68Ga-NNS309

What is 68Ga-NNS309?

68Ga-NNS309 is an investigational small molecule imaging agent being developed by Novartis AG. It is a gallium-68 labeled radiotracer studied in oncology, specifically in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and several other solid tumor types. It is in Phase 1 clinical development and is not approved for commercial use.

What is 68Ga-NNS309 used for in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma?

68Ga-NNS309 is being studied in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma as a positron emission tomography imaging agent. It is designed to help visualize tumors in patients with this cancer. The research also includes non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. It remains investigational and is not approved for clinical use.

Who makes 68Ga-NNS309?

Novartis AG, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NVS, is the developer of 68Ga-NNS309. The company is running the clinical program for this gallium-68 labeled imaging agent across multiple cancer indications, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

What phase is 68Ga-NNS309 in?

68Ga-NNS309 is in Phase 1 clinical development. Both of its registered trials are currently recruiting participants, and neither has been completed. The drug is investigational and has not received FDA approval. Phase 1 studies primarily evaluate safety, tolerability, and imaging performance in patients with solid tumors.

What clinical trials is 68Ga-NNS309 in?

68Ga-NNS309 is being evaluated in two Phase 1 trials. NCT06562192 is a study in pancreatic, lung, breast, and colorectal cancers enrolling 162 patients across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Israel. NCT07261631 is a related Phase 1 study in solid tumors enrolling 180 patients. Both are currently recruiting.

Is 68Ga-NNS309 the same as [68Ga]Ga-NNS309 or Ga-NNS309?

Yes. 68Ga-NNS309, [68Ga]Ga-NNS309, and Ga-NNS309 are alternative names for the same investigational compound. The bracketed form reflects standard radiochemical nomenclature for the gallium-68 label. All three names refer to the Novartis imaging agent in Phase 1 development for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and other solid tumors.