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Ga-NeoB

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Breast Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Sep 4, 2026

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as [68Ga]Ga-NeoB

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment48

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Ga-NeoB · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT06247995A Phase I/II, Dose Finding and Optimization Study of [177Lu]Lu-NeoB in Combination With Capecitabine in Patients With GRPR+, ER+, HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer After Progression on Previous Endocrine Therapy in Combination With a CDK4/6 Inhibitor.Breast Cancer
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING20 Analytics
NCT05870579[177Lu]Lu-NeoB in Combination With Ribociclib and Fulvestrant in Participants With ER+, HER2- and GRPR+ Advanced Breast CancerBreast Cancer
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING28 Analytics
PHASE1ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Phase I/II, Dose Finding and Optimization Study of [177Lu]Lu-NeoB in Combination With Capecitabine in Patients With GRPR+, ER+, HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer After Progression on Previous Endocrine Therapy in Combination With a CDK4/6 Inhibitor.
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PHASE1ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
[177Lu]Lu-NeoB in Combination With Ribociclib and Fulvestrant in Participants With ER+, HER2- and GRPR+ Advanced Breast Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Phase I: Incidence and severity of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs)
42 days after the first administration of [177Lu]Lu-NeoB

A DLT is defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value assessed as unrelated to disease, disease progression, inter-current illness/injury, or concomitant medications that occurs within the DLT period from C1D1 of treatment with \[177Lu\]Lu-NeoB and capecitabine. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) CTCAE version 5.0 will be used for all grading.

Phase I: Incidence and severity of adverse events and serious adverse events for 177-Lu-NeoB in combination with capecitabine
From start of study treatment until 56 days after the last dose of study treatment, assessed up to approximately 33 months

The distribution of adverse events for 177-Lu-NeoB in combination with capecitabine will be done via the analysis of frequencies for Adverse Event (AEs) and Serious Adverse Event (SAEs) through the monitoring of relevant clinical and laboratory safety parameters.

Phase I: Dose modifications for [177Lu]Lu-NeoB in combination with capecitabine
From start of study treatment until the last dose of study treatment, assessed up to approximately 31 months

Dose modifications (dose interruptions, dose discontinuations and reductions) for \[177Lu\]Lu-NeoB in combination with capecitabine will be assessed and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Phase II: Objective Response Rate (ORR)
From date of randomization until date of progression, death or further antineoplastic therapy, whichever comes first, assessed up to approximately 88 months

Objective Response Rate (ORR) with confirmed response is defined as the proportion of participants with Best Overall Response (BOR) of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR), as per local review and according to RECIST 1.1.

Phase II: Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR)
From date of randomization until date of progression, death or further antineoplastic therapy, whichever comes first, assessed up to approximately 88 months

Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR) with confirmed response is defined as the proportion of participants with Best Overall Response (BOR) of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR), or maintaining an overall response of Stable Disease (SD) for at least 24 weeks. CR, PR, and SD are defined as per local review according to RECIST 1.1.

Phase II: Time to Response (TTR)
From date of randomization until first documented evidence of CR or PR (the response prior to confirmation), assessed up to approximately 88 months

Time to response is the time from the date of randomization to the first documented response (Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR), which must be confirmed subsequently) as per local review and according to RECIST 1.1.

Phase II: Duration of Response (DoR)
From first documented evidence of CR or PR (the response prior to confirmation) until time of documented disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to approximately 88 months

Duration of Overall Response (DoR) applies only to participants whose best overall response is confirmed CR or confirmed PR according to RECIST 1.1. The start date is the date of first documented confirmed response (CR or PR) and the end date is the date defined as first documented progression or death due to underlying cancer.

Phase II: Progression Free Survival (PFS)
From the date of first dose to the date of confirmed progression or death due to any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to approximately 88 months

Progression Free Survival (PFS) is defined as the time from the date of first dose of \[177Lu\]Lu-NeoB to the date of confirmed progression or death due to any cause. PFS will be assessed via local review according to RECIST 1.1.

Phase II: Overall Survival (OS)
From the date of first dose until date of death from any cause, assessed up to approximately 88 months

Overall Survival (OS) is defined as the time from date of first dose of \[177Lu\]Lu-NeoB to date of death due to any cause.

Incidence and nature of DLTs during the DLT observation period
28 days after the first administration of [177Lu]Lu-NeoB

A DLT is defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value assessed as unrelated to disease, disease progression, inter-current illness/injury, or concomitant medications that occurs within the DLT period from C1D1 of treatment with \[177Lu\]Lu-NeoB, ribociclib and fulvestrant with or without goserelin. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) CTCAE version 5.0 will be used for all grading.

Incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
From date of enrollment till 8 weeks after end of Treatment, assessed up to approximately 60 months

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

Incidence of dose interruptions, discontinuation and dose reductions
From date of enrollment till 8 weeks after end of Treatment, assessed up to approximately 60 months

Dose interruptions, discontinuation and dose reductions will be assessed for tolerability.

Secondary Endpoints

Phase I and II: Time activity curves (TACs) related to [177Lu]Lu-NeoB
After First, Third and Fifth [177Lu]Lu-NeoB administrations: 1-4hrs, 24hrs, 48hrs and 168hrs after infusion.
Phase I and II: Absorbed radiation doses of [177Lu]Lu-NeoB in organs and target lesions
After First, Third and Fifth [177Lu]Lu-NeoB administrations: 1-4hrs, 24hrs, 48hrs and 168hrs after infusion.
Phase I and II: Concentration of [177Lu]Lu-NeoB in blood over time
First [177Lu]Lu-NeoB administration: Day 1 (Pre-dose (before start of infusion)), At end of infusion, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours post-dose/post-infusion (p.i.)), Day 2 (24 hours p.i), Day 3 (48 hours p.i), Day 8 (168 hours p.i)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Dose A: [177Lu]Lu-NeoB 150mCi q6w + capecitabineEXPERIMENTAL\[177Lu\]Lu-NeoB 150mCi q6w + Capecitabine 1000mg/ m2 BID Day1-14 in a 21-day schedule
Dose B: [177Lu]Lu-NeoB 100mCi q3w + capecitabineEXPERIMENTAL\[177Lu\]Lu-NeoB 100mCi q3w+ Capecitabine 1000mg/m2 BID Day1-14 in a 21-day schedule
Dose C: [177Lu]Lu-NeoB 200mCi q6w + capecitabineEXPERIMENTAL\[177Lu\]Lu-NeoB 200mCi q6w + Capecitabine 1000mg/m2 BID Day1-14 in a 21-day schedule
Dose D: [177Lu]Lu-NeoB 100mCi q6w + capecitabineEXPERIMENTAL\[177Lu\]Lu-NeoB 100mCi q6w + Capecitabine 1000mg/m2 BID Day1-14 in a 21-day schedule
Arm 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive \[177Lu\]Lu- NeoB in combination with ribociclib and fulvestrant, in the dose escalation and the backfill parts of the study. Goserelin administration is only applicable for pre/peri-menopausal women and men.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
[68Ga]Ga-NeoBDRUG68Ga\]Ga-NeoB serves as a radioactive imaging compound to be used for PET imaging for localization of GRPR positive lesions.
[177Lu]Lu-NeoBDRUG\[177Lu\]Lu-NeoB is a radioligand therapy drug.
CapecitabineDRUGCapecitabine is a chemotherapy drug.
RibociclibDRUG600 mg once daily (OD) days 1 to 21 every 28 days
FulvestrantDRUG500 mg at Cycle 1 Day 1, Cycle 1 Day 15, Cycle 2 Day 1 and every 28 days thereafter
GoserelinOTHERFor pre/peri-menopausal women and men only.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites23

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study. 2. Participant is female or male adult ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent(s). 3. Participant has a histologically and/or cytologically documented diagnosis of ER+ breast cancer (ER expre...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaCanadaChinaFranceGermanyNetherlandsPortugalSingaporeSouth KoreaSpainPoland
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Competitive Landscape -Breast Cancer 402 trials

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Merck & Co., Inc.MRK12PHASE3Pembrolizumab, Paclitaxel, Doxorubicin, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY27PHASE3Abemaciclib, Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
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Gilead Sciences, Inc.GILD13PHASE3Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy, Eribulin, Capecitabine Product, Gemcitabine, Vinorelbine
Novartis AG Sponsored ADRNVS30PHASE3Ribociclib
Pfizer Inc.PFE34PHASE3ARV-471, Fulvestrant
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Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc.OLMA5PHASE3Palazestrant, Fulvestrant, Anastrozole, Letrozole, Exemestane
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited CompanyJAZZ3PHASE3Zanidatamab, Trastuzumab, Eribulin, Vinorelbine, Gemcitabine
Celcuity Inc.CELC3PHASE3Gedatolisib, Palbociclib, Fulvestrant, Alpelisib
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Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc.GLSI1PHASE3GLSI-100
Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyBMY5PHASE2Iza-bren, Nab-paclitaxel, Paclitaxel, Capecitabine, Carboplatin
BriaCell Therapeutics CorpBCTX2PHASE3SV-BR-1-GM, Cyclophosphamide, Interferon infiltration of the inoculation site, Retifanlimab, Treatment of Physician's Choice
Incyte CorporationINCY4PHASE2Ruxolitinib, Capecitabine, Regorafenib
Natera, Inc.NTRA3PHASE2Discontinuation of the anti-HER2 maintenance therapy
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.PBYI3PHASE2Neratinib, Loperamide, Colesevelam
Atossa Therapeutics, Inc.ATOS1PHASE2endoxifen, goserelin
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Ga-NeoB

What is Ga-NeoB used for in breast cancer?

Ga-NeoB is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in breast cancer. It is a diagnostic imaging agent that targets gastrin-releasing peptide receptors (GRPR), which are expressed in certain breast cancers. Ga-NeoB is being evaluated in clinical trials to help identify patients with GRPR-positive tumors who may benefit from treatment with the therapeutic agent [177Lu]Lu-NeoB.

What does Ga-NeoB target?

Ga-NeoB targets the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR), a cell surface receptor that is overexpressed in some breast cancers. By binding to GRPR, Ga-NeoB allows for imaging of GRPR-positive tumors. This targeting is used to select patients for treatment with the related therapeutic agent [177Lu]Lu-NeoB, which delivers radiation to GRPR-expressing cancer cells.

Who makes Ga-NeoB?

Ga-NeoB is being developed by Novartis AG, a global pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. Novartis is conducting clinical trials to evaluate Ga-NeoB as a diagnostic agent in combination with the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical [177Lu]Lu-NeoB for the treatment of breast cancer.

What phase is Ga-NeoB in?

Ga-NeoB is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational agent and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The ongoing Phase 1 trials are evaluating the safety and dosing of [177Lu]Lu-NeoB, which uses Ga-NeoB for patient selection, in combination with other cancer therapies for advanced breast cancer.

What clinical trials is Ga-NeoB in?

Ga-NeoB is being studied in two active Phase 1 clinical trials. NCT05870579 evaluates [177Lu]Lu-NeoB with ribociclib and fulvestrant in ER+, HER2-, GRPR+ advanced breast cancer. NCT06247995 evaluates [177Lu]Lu-NeoB with capecitabine in GRPR+, ER+, HER2- metastatic breast cancer after progression on endocrine therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor.

Is Ga-NeoB the same as [68Ga]Ga-NeoB?

Yes, Ga-NeoB is also known as [68Ga]Ga-NeoB. The name [68Ga]Ga-NeoB specifies that the molecule is labeled with the radioactive isotope gallium-68, which enables positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. Ga-NeoB is the shorthand name for this radiopharmaceutical used in clinical trials for breast cancer imaging.