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Lu-PSMA-617

Phase 2

Liver Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jun 8, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetPSMA
Target classAntigen
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment10

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Lu-PSMA-617 · 3 trials · 4 indications

Phase 2 3
NCT0685282068Ga-PSMA-11 PET-directed Radioligand Therapy in Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)Liver Cancer
RECRUITING10 Analytics
NCT05670106A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Dosimetry of [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 in Chinese Adult Male Patients With Progressive PSMA-Positive mCRPCMetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)
COMPLETED62 Analytics
NCT05658003A Study Evaluating [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 vs. a Change of Androgen Receptor-directed Therapy in Taxane Treatment Naive Chinese Male Patients With Progressive Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate CancerMetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING63 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
68Ga-PSMA-11 PET-directed Radioligand Therapy in Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Liver CancerUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Dosimetry of [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 in Chinese Adult Male Patients With Progressive PSMA-Positive mCRPC
Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study Evaluating [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 vs. a Change of Androgen Receptor-directed Therapy in Taxane Treatment Naive Chinese Male Patients With Progressive Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer
Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants with PSMA-Avid Lesions on PET Imaging (≥50%)
12 weeks post intervention

Study is feasible if at least 1 PSMA-PET positive lesion is identified in at least 50% of the participants in this cohort

Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events [Safety and Tolerability]
240 days post treatment
Main part: Confirmed Overall Response Rate (ORR) per Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR)
From date of randomization until date of radiographic progression or date of death from any cause, whichever comes first, approx. 1 year

Confirmed Overall Response Rate (ORR) is defined as the proportion of participants with Best Overall Response (BOR) of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR). ORR is based on PCWG3-modified RECIST v1.1 response for patients with measurable disease at baseline.

Radiographic progression free survival (rPFS)
From date of randomization until date of radiographic progression or date of death from any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 47 months (estimated final analysis)

Radiographic progression free survival (rPFS) is defined as the time of radiographic progression by Prostate Cancer Working Group 3 (PCWG3)-modified RECIST V1.1 as assessed by blinded independent central review, or death.

Secondary Endpoints

Progression free survival (PFS)
24 weeks post intervention
Median overall survival(OS)
52 weeks post intervention
Objective response rate(ORR)
12 weeks post intervention
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Lu-PSMA-617EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 177Lu-PSMA-617 7.4 GBq (200 mCi) once every 6 weeks. 177Lu-PSMA-617 is a radiopharmaceutical which will be administered intravenously (IV).
[177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 plus best supportive/best standard of care (BS/BSOC)EXPERIMENTALPatients will receive the investigational product 7.4 GBq (+/- 10%) 177Lu-PSMA-617 intravenously every 6 weeks (+/- 1 week) for a maximum of 6 cycles. Best supportive/best standard of care (BS/BSOC) may be used
[177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 7.4 GBq (200 mCi) +/- 10% \[177Lu\]Lu-PSMA-617 once every 6 weeks for 6 cycles. Best supportive care, including ADT may be used.
Androgen receptor-directed therapy (ARDT)ACTIVE_COMPARATORFor participants randomized to the ARDT arm, the change of ARDT treatment will be administered per the physician's orders. Best supportive care, including ADT may be used.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Lu-PSMA-617DRUGGiven IV
[177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617DRUGAdministered intravenously once every 6 weeks (1 cycle) for a maximum of 6 cycles.
Best supportive/best standard of care (BS/BSOC)OTHERBest supportive/best standard of care as defined by the local investigator
68Ga-PSMA-11DRUGAdministered single intravenous dose of approximately 150 MBq. Administered dose could not be lower than 111 MBq or higher than 259 MBq (3 - 7 mCi).
ARDTDRUGadministered orally on a continuous basis, as per package insert and guidelines
[68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11DRUGsingle intravenous dose of approximately 150 MBq. Administered dose must not be lower than 111 MBq or higher than 259 MBq (3 - 7 mCi).
Best supportive careOTHERBest supportive/best standard of care as defined by the local investigator
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Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have histologically, cytologically or radiographically confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma by LI-RADS30 with metastatic and/or unresectable disease. * Participants must have received one prior line of systemic therapy for the treatment of metastatic and/or unr...

Countries:United StatesChina
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMJul 9, 2026NCT05670106TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMJul 9, 2026NCT05670106TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMJul 9, 2026NCT05670106TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
HIGHJun 8, 2026NCT05670106Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHJun 8, 2026NCT05670106Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHJun 8, 2026NCT05670106Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING → COMPLETED

Frequently asked questions about Lu-PSMA-617

What is Lu-PSMA-617 used for?

Lu-PSMA-617, also known as [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617, is an investigational small molecule being studied for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma. It is a radioligand therapy that targets PSMA, an antigen expressed on prostate cancer cells, and is being evaluated in Phase 2 clinical trials.

What does Lu-PSMA-617 target?

Lu-PSMA-617 targets PSMA, which stands for prostate-specific membrane antigen, a cell surface protein highly expressed on prostate cancer cells. By binding to PSMA, the drug delivers a radioactive payload (lutetium-177) directly to the tumor, potentially causing cell death while sparing normal tissues. This mechanism is being investigated in PSMA-positive mCRPC and liver cancer.

Who makes Lu-PSMA-617?

Lu-PSMA-617 is being developed by Novartis AG, a global pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NVS. Novartis is conducting clinical trials for this radioligand therapy in multiple oncology indications, including metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and liver cancer.

What phase is Lu-PSMA-617 in?

Lu-PSMA-617 is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The ongoing and completed trials are evaluating its efficacy and safety in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and liver cancer, with a total of 125 participants enrolled across studies.

What clinical trials is Lu-PSMA-617 in?

Lu-PSMA-617 is being studied in three Phase 2 trials. NCT05658003 is an active, not recruiting study in Chinese men with progressive mCRPC. NCT05670106 is a completed study in Chinese men with PSMA-positive mCRPC. NCT06852820 is a recruiting study in the United States for metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma, using 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET-directed radioligand therapy.

Is Lu-PSMA-617 the same as [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617?

Yes, Lu-PSMA-617 and [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 refer to the same drug. The latter is the full chemical notation indicating the lutetium-177 isotope attached to the PSMA-617 molecule. Both names are used interchangeably in clinical trial documentation and research publications.