Pilot Study of MPB-2043 Enhanced MRI for Nodal Staging in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas

NCT ID: NCT06540443

Last Updated: 2025-05-08

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

24 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-12-19

Study Completion Date

2026-09-30

Brief Summary

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This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of MPB-2043, a superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) contrast agent, for enhancing MRI in detecting metastatic lymph nodes in head and neck cancer. The study compares four doses of MPB-2043 (0.5 mg/kg, 1 mg/kg, 2 mg/kg, and 3 mg/kg) and assesses the optimal timing for post-dose imaging using T1/T2/T2\*-weighted sequences to improve the accuracy of nodal staging.

Detailed Description

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The accurate detection of metastatic lymph nodes in subjects with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas is essential for appropriate staging and treatment planning. Traditional imaging techniques often struggle with detecting small nodal metastases due to limitations in resolution and contrast. Superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) particles, such as MPB-2043, have shown promise as MRI contrast agents, particularly in the detection of metastatic lesions in the liver. This study extends the application of SPIO-enhanced MRI to the detection of metastatic cervical lymph nodes.

In this study, T1/T2/T2\*-weighted MRI sequences will be used to assess signal intensity (SI) changes in lymph nodes after the administration of MPB-2043. The susceptibility effects of the iron oxide core cause tissue signal loss, which is more pronounced in normal lymph nodes taken up by the reticuloendothelial system, allowing for differentiation from malignant lymph nodes. The study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of four different doses of MPB-2043 (0.5 mg/kg, 1 mg/kg, 2 mg/kg, and 3 mg/kg) in enhancing the visualization of cervical lymph nodes and will determine the most appropriate timing for post-dose imaging.

The primary objectives include determining the dose that provides optimal contrast enhancement without compromising safety and identifying the time points post-injection that offer the best differentiation between malignant and non-malignant lymph nodes. The results of this pilot feasibility study will inform the development of more extensive clinical trials aimed at improving the diagnostic accuracy of MRI in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.

Conditions

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Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Lymph Node Metastasis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SEQUENTIAL

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Dose cohort 1

pre- and post-enhanced MRI

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

MPB-2043 of 0.5 mg/kg

Intervention Type DRUG

Participants will undergo MRI scans without the administration of a contrast agent (unenhanced MRI) and IV-infused MPB-2043 for 1 hour.

Dose cohort 2

pre- and post-enhanced MRI

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

MPB-2043 of 1.0 mg/kg

Intervention Type DRUG

Participants will undergo MRI scans without the administration of a contrast agent (unenhanced MRI) and IV-infused MPB-2043 for 1 hour.

Dose cohort 3

pre- and post-enhanced MRI

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

MPB-2043 of 2.0 mg/kg

Intervention Type DRUG

Participants will undergo MRI scans without the administration of a contrast agent (unenhanced MRI) and IV-infused MPB-2043 for 1 hour.

Dose cohort 4

pre- and post-enhanced MRI

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

MPB-2043 of 3.0 mg/kg

Intervention Type DRUG

Participants will undergo MRI scans without the administration of a contrast agent (unenhanced MRI) and IV-infused MPB-2043 for 1 hour.

Interventions

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MPB-2043 of 0.5 mg/kg

Participants will undergo MRI scans without the administration of a contrast agent (unenhanced MRI) and IV-infused MPB-2043 for 1 hour.

Intervention Type DRUG

MPB-2043 of 1.0 mg/kg

Participants will undergo MRI scans without the administration of a contrast agent (unenhanced MRI) and IV-infused MPB-2043 for 1 hour.

Intervention Type DRUG

MPB-2043 of 2.0 mg/kg

Participants will undergo MRI scans without the administration of a contrast agent (unenhanced MRI) and IV-infused MPB-2043 for 1 hour.

Intervention Type DRUG

MPB-2043 of 3.0 mg/kg

Participants will undergo MRI scans without the administration of a contrast agent (unenhanced MRI) and IV-infused MPB-2043 for 1 hour.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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MPB-2043 enhanced MRI MPB-2043 enhanced MRI MPB-2043 enhanced MRI MPB-2043 enhanced MRI

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Subjects aged 20 years and above
* Subjects with histologically proven head and neck squamous cell carcinomas or with suspicious metastatic lymph nodes (≥ pathological T-stage 1 and 2) without previous treatment by surgery
* Based on the site's clinical practice, subjects require lymphadenectomy treatment within 8 weeks.
* Subjects must be nonlactating.
* Subjects must be able to understand and be willing to sign a written informed consent document.
* Subjects must be able to comply with the study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria

* Subjects with contraindications to MRI
* Subjects with a serious allergic history or known allergy to similar ingredients of the study contrast agent (i.e., Gd-based, SPIO particles, and iodinated contrast agents).
* Subjects obtained gadolinium-enhanced MRI ≤ 7 days before the enrollment.
* Subjects who participated in another imaging-related clinical trial 30 days prior to the study enrollment.
* Subjects with active systemic infections, active and clinically significant cardiac diseases, active gastrointestinal ulcers, or medical conditions that may significantly affect action, adequate absorption, and elimination of investigational contrast agent.
* Subjects with kidney disease or impairment.
* Subjects with liver or spleen disease or impairment based on other clinical imaging, such as CT or gadolinium contrast MRI, and clinical laboratory results.
* Subjects with active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection.
* Subjects with bone marrow disorders or a history of a bone marrow transplant.
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Taiwan University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

MegaPro Biomedical Co. Ltd.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Pei-Jen Lou, MD., PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

National Taiwan University Hospital

Locations

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National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, , Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Taiwan

Central Contacts

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Jill Tsai, MD

Role: CONTACT

+886-35910360

Facility Contacts

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Pei-Jen Lou, MD., PhD

Role: primary

+886-2-2312-3456

Other Identifiers

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IOP-CT-006

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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