Molecular Imaging of Prostate Cancer Using Radiofluorinated PSMA Ligand

The study objective is to assess the performance of [18F]-DCFPyl PET with whole-body MRI and multiparametric pelvic/prostate MRI for PCa detection in men with recurrence as determined by biochemical PSA level or evidence on CIM. Results of tracer uptake and MRI image features on whole body PET/MRI and dedicated pelvic/prostate PET/MRI, alone and together, will be correlated and compared to detection of lesions on CIM that usually includes bone scan (BS) and CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, or PET imaging with F-18 Fluciclovine. In addition, in patients who undergo a biopsy when performed as standard of care, image features will correlate directly with histopathological findings on lesion biopsy to directly demonstrate that 'radiotracer and/or MRI positive' lesions contain tumor cells.

To test the hypothesis, this study is being proposed using the [18F]-DCFPyL PET tracer for the detection of PCa in patients with biochemical recurrence or evidence on CIM. The [18F]-DCFPyL PET tracer will be provided by the company Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (New York, New York) and conducted under an investigational new drug (IND) approval received by Stony Brook University.

Inclusion criteria

• subject has prostate cancer treated with surgery, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy for localized disease
• subject has biochemical recurrence defined in postsurgical patients as a PSA value = > 0.2 ng/mL followed by a subsequent confirmatory PSA value = >0.2 ng/mL according to the American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines, or three consecutive rises above the nadir in patients following radiation therapy according to the American Society for Radiation Therapy and Oncology (ASTRO).
• in most cases, it will be required that the patient has had a prior CIM scan (such as a BS, MRI, CT or PET with F-18 Fluciclovine) performed before enrollment in this study; the only exception would be if the PSA level of the patient is remarkably high indicating apparent recurrence.

Exclusion criteria

• less than 18 years of age (prostate cancer is not prevalent in the pediatric population);
• any contraindications to MRI imaging such as electrical implants, cardiac pacemakers or perfusion pumps;
• ferromagnetic implants such as aneurysm clips, surgical clips, prostheses, artificial hearts, valves with steel parts, metal fragments, shrapnel, tattoos near the eye, or ferromagnetic objects such as jewelry or metal clips in clothing;
• is unable to lie comfortably on a bed inside the scanner for 60 minutes as assessed by physical examination and medical history (e.g. back pain, arthritis);
• if they have had treatment with investigational drug within 30 days prior to trial enrollment;
• if they had administration of another radioisotope within five physical half-lives of trial enrollment;
• if they had radiation or chemotherapy within 4 weeks prior to trial enrollment;

Eligibility will be determined by a screening interview. All subjects recruited for the study will be able to withdraw from the study at any time.