Clinical trial NCT02177773
Conditions: Neuroendocrine Tumor Paraganglioma Carcinoid Tumors Neuroblastoma
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
Start date: 2014-06-23; Completion date: 2017-08-07
Enrollment: 300 participants; Allocation: NA; Intervention model: SINGLE_GROUP

Brief summary:
This phase I/II trial studies how well gallium Ga 68-DOTA-TOC positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) or PET/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) works in imaging patients with somatostatin receptor positive tumors. Gallium Ga 68-DOTA-TOC binds to somatostatin receptor positive tumors and can be seen using a PET scan. A PET scan uses a special camera to detect energy given off from gallium Ga 68-DOTA-TOC, to make detailed pictures of areas where material accumulates in the body. Diagnostic procedures, such as gallium Ga 68-DOTA-TOC PET/CT or PET/MRI, may help find and diagnose somatostatin receptor positive tumors and help plan the best treatment.

Detailed description:
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine if gallium Ga 68-DOTA-TOC (gallium-68 labeled DOTA-TOC) results in the delineation of more lesions than with conventional imaging.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine if the incorporation of gallium (Ga)-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT into the management decision making process results in a change in stage of the patient.

OUTLINE:

Patients receive gallium Ga 68-DOTA-TOC intravenously (IV) over 1-2 minutes. Within 55-70 minutes, patients then undergo a PET/CT scan over 30-40 minutes or a PET/MRI scan over 50 minutes.

After completion of study, patients are followed up for 2 weeks.

Arms: arm 1: Patients receive Gallium Ga 68-DOTA-TOC IV over 1-2 minutes. Within 55-70 minutes, patients then undergo either a PET/CT scan lasting 30-40 minutes or a PET/MRI scan lasting 50 minutes.
Interventions: intervention 1: Computed Tomography (CT) intervention 2: Gallium Ga 68-Edotreotide intervention 3: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) intervention 4: Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: Undergo Gallium Ga 68-DOTA-TOC PET/CT intervention 2: Given Intravenously (IV) before imaging intervention 3: Undergo gallium Ga 68-DOTA-TOC PET/MRI intervention 4: Undergo gallium Ga 68-DOTA-TOC PET in combination with CT or MRI

Protocol documents:
Prot_SAP_000.pdf: 
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Evaluation of Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC imaging of 
somatostatin receptor positive malignancies 
Protocol Number:  CC #  
Study Drug:  Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC 
Version Number:  Version 3.1 
Version Date:  7/28/2015 
IND Number:  122703 
Principal Investigator (Sponsor-Investigator) 
Thomas Hope, MD 
University of California San Francisco 
E-mail:  thomas.hope@ucsf.edu
Co-Investigators 
Dr. Emily Bergsland, MD 
Dr. Henry VanBrocklin, PhD 
Dr. Jim Slater, PhD 
Dr. Carina Mari Aparici, MD 
Dr. Youngho Seo, PhD 
Dr. Paul Fitzgerald, MD 
Clinical Research Coordinator 
NCT#  02177773
14453


Protocol Signature Page 
Protocol No.:   
Version Date: 7/28/2015 
1. I agree to follow this protocol version as approved by the UCSF Protocol Review Committee
(PRC), Committee on Human Research (CHR), and Data Safety Monitoring Committee
(DSMC).
2. I will conduct the study in accordance with applicable CHR requirements, Federal
regulations, and state and local laws to maintain the protection of the rights and welfare of
study participants.
3. I certify that I, and the study staff, have received the requisite training to conduct this
research protocol.
4. I have read and understand the information in the Investigators’ Brochure (or Manufacturer’s
Brochure) regarding the risks and potential benefits. I agree to conduct the protocol in
accordance with Good Clinical Practices (ICH-GCP), the applicable ethical principles, the
Statement of Investigator (Form FDA 1572), and with local regulatory requirements. In
accordance with the FDA Modernization Act, I will ensure the registration of the trial on the
www.clinicaltrials.gov website.
5. I agree to maintain adequate and accurate records in accordance with CHR policies,
Federal, state and local laws and regulations.
UCSF Principal Investigator / Study Chair 
 Thomas A. Hope 
Printed Name 
Signature 
Date 


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Abstract 
Title 
Evaluation of Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC imaging of somatostatin receptor 
positive malignancies 
Patient 
population 
Patients with somatostatin receptor positive malignancies, which includes 
neuroendocrine tumors, paraganglioms/pheochromocytomas and 
neuroblastomas. 
Rationale for 
Study 
Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC has better image sensitivity for somatostatin receptor 
positive tumors compared to conventional imaging, and is more convenient in 
terms of timing of imaging. 
Primary 
Objective 
To determine if Gallium-68 labeled DOTA-TOC results in the delineation of 
more lesions than with conventional imaging. 
Secondary 
Objectives 
To determine if the incorporation of Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC imaging into the 
management decision making process results in a change in stage of the 
patient. 
Study Design 
This is a phase 1-2 single center open label study. 
Number of 
patients 
320 patients over three years. 
Duration of 
Therapy 
The study will involve a single PET/CT imaging study. 
Duration of 
Follow up 
The patients will be followed-up by phone 14 days after the study completion. 
Duration of 
study 
The study will reach completion two years from the time the study opens to 
accrual. 
Study Drugs 
Gallium-68 labeled DOTA-TOC 
Safety 
Assessments 
Patient vital signs will be taken immediately before and after the 
administration of the radiopharmaceutical.  The patients will also be asked to 
report adverse events. 


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List of Abbreviations 
AE 
adverse event 
CHR 
Committee on Human Research (UCSF IRB) 
CRC 
Clinical Research Coordinator 
CRF 
case report form 
CT 
computerized tomography 
CTCEA 
Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events 
DSMC 
Data and Safety Monitoring Committee 
DSMP 
Data and Safety Monitoring Plan 
ECOG 
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group 
FCBP 
female of childbearing potential 
FDA 
Food and Drug Administration 
Ga-68 
Gallium 68 
HDFCCC 
Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center 
ICH 
International Conference on Harmonization 
IND 
investigational new drug application 
IRB 
Institutional Review Board 
IV 
intravenous 
MRI 
magnetic resonance imaging 
NCI 
National Cancer Institute 
PK 
pharmacokinetics 
PRC 
Protocol Review Committee (UCSF) 
SD 
standard deviation 


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Table of Contents 
Protocol Signature Page ............................................................................................................ 0 
Abstract 
1 
List of Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... 2 
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... 3 
1 
Introduction 5 
1.1 Background on Indication ............................................................................................... 5 
2 
Objectives of the Study ........................................................................................................ 7 
2.1 Primary ........................................................................................................................... 7 
2.2 Secondary ....................................................................................................................... 7 
2.3 Endpoints ........................................................................................................................ 7 
2.3.1 Primary Endpoints .............................................................................................. 7 
2.3.2 Secondary Endpoints .......................................................................................... 7 
3 
Study Design ........................................................................................................................ 7 
3.1 Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 7 
3.2 Number of Subjects ........................................................................................................ 7 
3.3 Eligibility Criteria ........................................................................................................... 7 
3.3.1 Inclusion Criteria ................................................................................................ 8 
3.3.2 Exclusion Criteria............................................................................................... 8 
3.4 Duration of Follow Up .................................................................................................... 8 
3.5 Study Timeline ................................................................................................................ 8 
3.5.1 Primary Completion ........................................................................................... 8 
3.5.2 Study Completion .............................................................................................. 8 
4 
Study Drugs ......................................................................................................................... 9 
4.1 Description, Supply and Storage of Investigational Drugs ............................................ 9 
4.1.1 Investigational Drug #1 ...................................................................................... 9 
5 
Treatment Plan..................................................................................................................... 9 
5.1 Dosage and Administration ............................................................................................ 9 
5.1.1 Other Modality(ies) or Procedures ..................................................................... 9 
5.2 Monitoring and Toxicity Management ........................................................................... 9 
6 
Study Procedures and Observations .................................................................................... 9 
6.1 Schedule of Procedures and Observations ...................................................................... 9 
6.1.2 Treatment Period .............................................................................................. 10 
6.1.3 Post-treatment Follow Up Visits ...................................................................... 10 
6.2 Prohibited Medications ................................................................................................. 12 
7 
Reporting and Documentation of Results ............................................................................12 
7.1 Evaluation of Efficacy (or Activity) ............................................................................. 12 
7.2 Evaluation of Safety ..................................................................................................... 12 
7.3 Definitions of Adverse Events ...................................................................................... 12 
7.3.1 Adverse Event .................................................................................................. 12 
7.3.2 Adverse reaction............................................................................................... 12 
7.4 Recording of an Adverse Event .................................................................................... 13 
7.5 Follow-up of Adverse Events ....................................................................................... 14 
7.6 Expedited Reporting ..................................................................................................... 14 


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Table of Contents 
8 
Statistical Considerations and Evaluation of Results ...........................................................15 
8.1 Study Endpoints ............................................................................................................ 15 
8.1.1 Randomization ................................................................................................. 15 
8.2 Determination of Sample Size and Accrual Rate ......................................................... 15 
8.2.1 Sample Size and Power Estimate ..................................................................... 15 
8.2.2 Accrual estimates ............................................................................................. 15 
8.3 Analyses Plans .............................................................................................................. 16 
8.3.1 Analysis Population ......................................................................................... 16 
8.3.2 Analysis of Primary Endpoints ........................................................................ 16 
8.3.3 Analysis of Secondary Endpoints .................................................................... 16 
9 
Study Management .............................................................................................................17 
9.1 Pre-study Documentation ............................................................................................. 17 
9.2 Institutional Review Board Approval ........................................................................... 17 
9.3 Informed Consent ......................................................................................................... 17 
9.4 Changes in the Protocol ................................................................................................ 17 
10 
Protection of Human Subjects ...........................................................................................17 
10.1 Protection of Privacy .................................................................................................. 17 
References 
19 
Appendices 
20 
Appendix 1 
Performance Status Criteria .............................................................................20 
List of Tables 
Table 1 ............................................................................................................................................ 5 
Table 2 ............................................................................................................................................ 5 
Table 3.1 Schedule of Study Procedures and Assessments ....................................................... 11 


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1 
Introduction 
1.1 
Background on Indication 
Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC is an investigational drug being evaluated for the imaging of 
somatostatin receptor positive malignancies.     
One approach to imaging somatostatin receptor positive malignancies is to label a somatostatin 
analog with a radionuclide and image its distribution within the body.  In the United States, the 
only clinically available agent is Indium-111 labeled pentetreotide (OctreoScan, Covidien), which 
was originally approved in 1994.  Also known as octreotide, this agent is made of 8 amino acids 
that bind to the somatostatin receptor, primarily receptor subtype 2 (see Table 1).   There are 
many issues with octreotide, in particular the long-half life of indium limits the administered 
dose.  Additionally, indium is a gamma emitter and is imaged with using a SPECT scanner that 
inherently has worse spatial resolution than PET imaging.  Lastly due to the required delay 
needed for imaging, there is often significant biliary excretion that interferes with interpretation 
sometimes requiring that the patient return for additional imaging time points.  The first imaging 
time point is usually 24 hours after injection followed by repeat imaging at 48-72 hours. 
Table 1 
Somatostatin receptor binding efficiency (1) 
Compound 
SSR-1 
SSR-2 
SSR-3 
SSR-4 
SSR-5 
DOTA-TATE 
> 10,000
0.2 
> 1,000
300 
377 
DOTA-NOC 
> 10,000
1.9 
40 
260 
7.2 
DOTA-TOC 
> 10,000
2.5 
613 
> 1,000
73 
Octreotide 
> 10,000
7.3 
120 
> 1,000
60 
There are a large number of additional analogs that vary from octreotide by a few amino acids; 
each has a different affinity for the various somatostatin receptor subtypes (Figure 1).  Of note, 
many have a stronger affinity for subtype 2 than octreotide.  This increased affinity allows for an 
earlier imaging time point.  In order to improve the image quality, these compounds are labeled 
with Gallium-68 rather than Indium-111.  Gallium-68 is a PET emitter that has a 68-minute half-
life.   Gallium-68 due to its shorter half-life can be given in a higher dose without increasing the 
patient radiation exposure significantly increasing (Table 2). 
Table 2 
Selected organ and effective dose for Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC and various Gallium-68 labelled 
analogs, Indium-111 Octreotide and Flourine-18 FDG (2) 
Organs 
68Ga-DOTATATE 
68Ga-DOTATOC 
68Ga-DOTANOC 
111In-DTPA-
octreotide 
18F-FDG
Kidneys (mSv/MBq) 
9.21E-02 
2.2E-01 
8.97E-02 
4.5E-01 
1.7E-02 
Liver 
4.50E-02 
7.4E-02 
3.38E-02 
7.0E-02 
2.1E-02 
Spleen 
2.82E-01 
2.4E-01 
7.25E-02 
3.2E-01 
1.1E-02 
Urinary bladder wall 
1.25E-01 
7.0E-02 
8.36E-02 
1.8E-01 
1.3E-01 
ED (mSv/MBq) 
2.57E-02 
2.3E-02 
1.67E-02 
8.0E-02 
1.9E-02 
Typical injected activity 
 MBq 
 mCi 
185 
5 
185 
5 
185 
5 
74 
2 
370 
10 
Estimated effective 
dose per exam (mSv) 
4.8 
4.3 
3.1 
5.9 
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Combined with the increased affinity and the better image characteristics, patients are able to 
undergo a diagnostic study all within two hours during one visit that is of higher quality than prior 
octreotide studies.  There is extensive experience using these agents in Europe (3,4) where 
these compounds have replaced octreotide for clinical imaging.   These compounds have 
shown a significant increase in sensitivity compared to In-111 Octreoscan (Figure 1) (5). 
Figure 1 
Estimated sensitivity of various imaging techniques (5).  SRS refers to gamma 
emitting somatostatin receptor imaging techniques such as In-111 Octreotide 
which has a lower sensitivity compared to PET based somatostatin receptor 
imaging techniques. 
In the United States, no company has taken on the investment required to bring an agent to 
market.  In the vacuum of availability, multiple academic groups are currently joining together in 
order to develop a group FDA submission in the hopes of attaining approval.  Through the help 
of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, a joint IND process has been 
developed in order to increase the number of institutions involved.   
A the same time, a phase III clinical trial has begun in the United States using Lutetium-177 
labeled DOTA-TATE for the treatment of midgut neuroendocrine tumors with metastasis.  This 
trial began patient enrollment in the summer of 2013.  If this therapy becomes approved, it will 
be important to have an imaging study that will appropriately evaluate DOTA-TATE positive 
tumors prior to therapy. 
There are a number of malignancies that express the somatostatin receptor.  The 
neuroendocrine family of tumors is the most common, although 
pheochromocytomas/paragangliomas, medulloblastomas and neuroblastomas all express 
somatostatin receptors to varying degrees.   
Unlike neuroendocrine tumors and octreotide, MIBG and DOTA-TOC are imaging different 
aspects of the tumor physiology.  MIBG images norepinephrine reuptake of the cells while 
DOTA-TATE binds to somatostatin receptors.  It has been demonstrated that octreotide does 
bind somatostatin receptors on neuroblastoma cells (6), and receptor subtypes 1 and 2 are 
upregulated in neuroblastoma  (7).   There has been no comparison between Gallium-68 DOTA-
TATE and I-123 MIBG imaging for neuroblastoma imaging, although a comparison of Gallium-
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Because of the dosimetry, convenience and image quality benefits, we intend to study the utility 
of Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC in the imaging of somatostatin receptor positive malignancies in order 
provide further clinical data to support a group FDA submission. 
2 
Objectives of the Study 
2.1 
Primary 

To determine if Gallium-68 labeled DOTA-TOC results in the delineation of more lesions
than with conventional imaging.
2.2 
Secondary

To determine if the incorporation of Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT into the management
decision making process results in a change in stage of the patient.
2.3 
Endpoints 
2.3.1 Primary Endpoints 

The 5 largest lesions in each of eight body regions (head and neck, mediastinum, lung,
liver, pancreas, the remaining abdomen and pelvis, bone and lymph nodes) will be
measured by size (short and long axis) as well as SUVmax on conventional imaging and
the Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT.

Additionally the confidence that each lesion represents a metastasis will be recorded.
2.3.2 Secondary Endpoints 

Clinical stage will be determined based upon conventional imaging, and then be re-
determined incorporating the Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT.
3 
Study Design 
3.1 
Characteristics 
This is a prospective, Phase 1-2, single center, open-label study in patients with somatostatin 
receptor positive malignancies. Eligible participants will undergo baseline assessments at 
enrollment. Study participants will receive a one-time administration of Ga-68 DOTA-TOC and 
undergo a PET/CT imaging study.  
3.2 
Number of Subjects 
It is anticipated that 320 patients over three years will be enrolled in this study, split between 
neuroendocrine tumors and paragangliomas.   
3.3 
Eligibility Criteria 
Patients must have baseline evaluations performed prior to the administration of the 
radiopharmaceutical and must meet all inclusion and exclusion criteria.  In addition, the patient 
must be thoroughly informed about all aspects of the study, including the study visit schedule 
and required evaluations and all regulatory requirements for informed consent.  The written 
informed consent must be obtained from the patient prior to enrollment.  The following criteria 
apply to all patients enrolled onto the study unless otherwise specified. 


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3.3.1 Inclusion Criteria 
1. Known or suspected somatostatin receptor positive tumor such as carcinoid;
neuroendocrine tumor; neuroblastoma; pheochromocytoma.  Supporting evidence may
include MRI, CT, biochemical markers, and or pathology report.
2. Age > 18.
3. Karnofsky performance status of > 50 (or ECOG/WHO equivalent).
4. Not pregnant. A negative serum pregnancy test is required for all female subjects with
child-bearing potential.
5. Ability to understand a written informed consent document, and the willingness to sign it
3.3.2 Exclusion Criteria 
1. Hepatic enzymes 5 times greater than the upper limits of normal, serum creatinine > 3.0
mg/dL (270 uM/L)
2. Patients exceeding the weight limitations of the scanner  or are not able to enter the bore
of the PET/CT scanner due to BMI
3. Inability to lie still for the entire imaging time (e.g. cough, severe arthritis, etc.)
4. Inability to complete the needed investigational and standard-of-care imaging
examinations due to other reasons (severe claustrophobia, radiation phobia, etc.)
5. Any additional medical condition, serious intercurrent illness, or other extenuating
circumstance that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may significantly interfere with study
compliance
6. Recognized concurrent active infection
7. Previous systemic or radiation treatment for another cancer of any type within the last 2
months
8. Use of any other investigational product or device within 30 days prior to dosing, or
known requirement for any other investigational agent prior to completion of all
scheduled study assessments.
3.4 
Duration of Follow Up 
Patients will be followed for 14 days after the administration of the radiopharmaceutical. 
3.5 
Study Timeline 
3.5.1 Primary Completion 
The study will reach primary completion 24 months from the time the study opens to accrual. 
3.5.2 Study Completion 
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Study Drugs 
4.1 
Description, Supply and Storage of Investigational Drugs 
4.1.1 Investigational Drug #1 
Ga-68 DOTA-TOC is a radiopharmaceutical that will be produced under cGMP by a research 
pharmacists certified and highly experienced in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical 
Engineering, Jim Slater, PhD. The radiopharmaceutical will be made in the same facility in 
which the injection and imaging will take place, the China Basin Imaging Center.  
5 
Treatment Plan 
5.1 
Dosage and Administration 
The imaging agent (Ga-68 DOTA-TOC) will be administered on an outpatient basis.  It will be 
administered a single time intravenously prior to the PET/CT imaging.  The one-time nominal 
injected dose will be 5 to 7 mCi in a volume of 3 - 5 ml containing 10 - 25 μg Ga-68 DOTA-TOC. 
5.1.1 Other Modality(ies) or Procedures 
5.1.1.1 PET/CT imaging 
Study participants will undergo the Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT after all screening and baseline 
assessments have been completed.  Prior to imaging, participants will be asked to drink water 
as a “negative” oral contrast since many NETs involve the GI tract.  Patient shall begin imaging 
between 55 and 70 minutes after the injection of the radiopharmaceutical.  Intravenous 
iodinated contrast will be administered depending on the clinical need. For example if the 
patient’s referring oncologist requests a contrast enhanced CT, this will be performed 
concurrently with the study in place of the convention low dose CT acquired for attenuation 
correction purposes only.  Coverage for the scan will extend from the patients vertex through 
the mid thighs. 
The Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT will be read by a board certified nuclear medicine physician 
within two working days of the completion of the study in line with the Department of Radiology 
policy.  This initial read will be performed by a single nuclear medicine physician. 
5.2 
Monitoring and Toxicity Management 
Each patient receiving Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT will be evaluable for safety.  The safety 
parameters include physical findings and spontaneous reports of adverse events reported to the 
investigator by patients. 
6 
Study Procedures and Observations 
6.1 
Schedule of Procedures and Observations 
Screening assessments must be performed within 30 days prior to the first dose of 
investigational product.  Any results falling outside of the reference ranges may be repeated at 
the discretion of the investigator.  Treatment or visit delays for public holidays or weather 
conditions do not constitute a protocol violation. 
A written, signed, informed consent form (ICF) and a Health Insurance Portability and 
Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization must be obtained before any study-specific 
assessments are initiated.  A copy of the signed ICF will be given to the subject and a copy will 
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6.1.1.1 Screening Assessments 
The Screening procedures and assessments must be completed within 30 days of the day 1 
Visit.  

Vital signs

Physical examination, medical history

Serum or urine pregnancy test

Performance status
6.1.2 Treatment Period 
6.1.2.1 Study Procedures, Imaging Day 1 

Vital signs

Evaluation of adverse events
6.1.3 Post-treatment Follow Up Visits 
Patients will be followed for two weeks after enrollment, by phone.  The following procedure will 
be performed at two weeks: 

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Table 3.1 
Schedule of Study Procedures and Assessments 
Period/ 
Procedure 
Screening 
Imaging day 1 
Two weeks post imaging 
Study Day/Visit Day 
-30 to 1
1 
14 
Informed consent 
X 
Medical History 
X 
Physical examination 
X 
Performance status 
X 
Blood Pressure, HR 
X 
X 
Pulse Oximetry 
X 
X 
Pregnancy Test 
X 
Imaging procedure 
Ga-68 DOTA-TATE 
administration 
X 
PET/CT imaging 
X 
Follow-up 
Adverse event reporting 
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X 


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6.2 
Prohibited Medications 
There are no prohibited medications. 
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Reporting and Documentation of Results 
7.1 
Evaluation of Efficacy (or Activity) 
7.1.1.1 Definitions 
Evaluable for toxicity 
All patients will be evaluable for toxicity from the time of Ga-68 DOTA-TOC. 
7.2 
Evaluation of Safety 
Analyses will be performed for all patients receiving Ga-68 DOTA-TOC.  The study will use the 
CTCAE v4.0 for reporting of adverse events. 
7.3 
Definitions of Adverse Events 
7.3.1 Adverse Event 
An adverse event (also known as an adverse experience) is defined as any untoward medical 
occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug 
related.  More specifically, an adverse event (can be any unfavorable and unintended sign (e.g., 
an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a 
drug, without any judgment about causality.  An adverse event can arise from any use of the 
drug (e.g., off-label use, use in combination with another drug) and from any route of 
administration, formulation, or dose, including an overdose.  
7.3.2 Adverse reaction 
An adverse reaction is defined as any adverse event caused by the use of a drug.  Adverse 
reactions are a subset of all suspected adverse reactions for which there is reason to conclude 
that the drug caused the event. 
7.3.2.1 Suspected 
A suspected adverse reaction is defined as any adverse event for which there is a reasonable 
possibility that the drug caused the adverse event. For the purposes of IND safety reporting, 
“reasonable possibility” indicates that there is evidence to suggest a causal relationship 
between the drug and the adverse event.  A suspected adverse reaction implies a lesser degree 
of certainty about causality than an adverse reaction. 
7.3.2.2 Unexpected 
An adverse event or suspected adverse reaction is considered unexpected if it is not listed in 
the investigator brochure or package insert(s), or is not listed at the specificity or severity that 
has been observed, or, if an investigator brochure is not required or available, is not consistent 
with the risk information described in the general investigational plan or elsewhere in the current 
application.  
“Unexpected,” as used in this definition, also refers to adverse events or suspected adverse 
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as anticipated from the pharmacological properties of the drug, but are not specifically 
mentioned as occurring with the particular drug under investigation. 
Adverse events that would be anticipated to occur as part of the disease process are 
considered unexpected for the purposes of reporting because they would not be listed in the 
investigator brochure.  For example, a certain number of non-acute deaths in a cancer trial 
would be anticipated as an outcome of the underlying disease, but such deaths would generally 
not be listed as a suspected adverse reaction in the investigator brochure. 
7.3.2.3 Serious 
An adverse event or suspected adverse reaction is considered serious if, in the view of either 
the investigator or sponsor, it results in any of the following outcomes:  

Death

Life-threatening adverse event

Inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization

A persistent or significant incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct
normal life function

Congenital anomaly/birth defect
Important medical events that may not result in death, are life-threatening, or require 
hospitalization may be considered serious when, based upon appropriate medical judgment, 
they may jeopardize the patient or subject and may require medical or surgical intervention to 
prevent one of the outcomes listed in this definition.  Examples of such medical events include 
allergic bronchospasm requiring intensive treatment in an emergency room or at home, blood 
dyscrasias or convulsions that do not result in inpatient hospitalization, or the development of 
drug dependency or drug abuse. 
7.3.2.4 Life-threatening 
An adverse event or suspected adverse reaction is considered life-threatening if, in the view of 
either the investigator or sponsor, its occurrence places the patient or subject at immediate risk 
of death. It does not include an adverse event or suspected adverse reaction that, had it 
occurred in a more severe form, might have caused death.  
7.4 
Recording of an Adverse Event 
All grade 3 and above adverse events will be recorded using the NCI CTCAE v4.0.   The 
Investigator will assign attribution of the possible association of the event with use of the 
investigational drug.  
Relationship 
Attribution 
Description 
Unrelated to investigational 
drug/intervention 
Unrelated 
The AE is clearly NOT related to the 
intervention  
Unlikely 
The AE is doubtfully related to the 
intervention  
Related to investigational 
drug/intervention 
Possible 
The AE may be related to the intervention  
Probable 
The AE is likely related to the intervention  
Definite 
The AE is clearly related to the intervention 


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Signs or symptoms reported as adverse events will be graded and recorded by the Investigator 
according to the CTCAE.  When specific adverse events are not listed in the CTCAE they will be 
graded by the Investigator as none, mild, moderate or severe according to the following grades 
and definitions: 
Grade 0 
No AE (or within normal limits) 
Grade 1 
Mild; asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; 
intervention not indicated 
Grade 2 
Moderate; minimal, local, or noninvasive intervention (e.g., packing, cautery) 
indicated; limiting age-appropriate instrumental activities of daily living (ADL) 
Grade 3: Severe or medically significant but not immediately life-threatening; 
hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization indicated; disabling; limiting self-
care ADL 
Grade 4: Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated 
Grade 5: Death related to AE 
7.5 
Follow-up of Adverse Events 
All adverse events will be followed with appropriate medical management until resolved.  
Patients removed from study for unacceptable adverse events will be followed until resolution or 
stabilization of the adverse event.  For selected adverse events for which administration of the 
investigational drug was stopped, a re-challenge of the subject with the investigational drug may 
be conducted if considered both safe and ethical by the Investigator. 
7.6 
Expedited Reporting 
Reporting to the Data and Safety Monitoring Committee 
If a death occurs during the treatment phase of the study or within 30 days after the last 
administration of the study drug(s) and it is determined to be related either to the study drug(s) 
or to a study procedure, the Investigator or his/her designee must notify the DSMC Chair (or 
qualified alternate) within 1 business day of knowledge of the event.  The contact may be by 
phone or e-mail. 
Reporting to UCSF Committee on Human Research (Institutional Review Board) 
The Principal Investigator must report events meeting the UCSF CHR definition of 
“Unanticipated Problem” (UP) within 10 business days of his/her awareness of the event. 
Expedited Reporting to the Food and Drug Administration 
If the study is being conducted under an IND, the Sponsor-Investigator is responsible for 
determining whether or not the suspected adverse reaction meets the criteria for expedited 
reporting in accordance with Federal Regulations (21 CFR §312.32).  
The Investigator must report in an IND safety report any suspected adverse reaction that is both 
serious and unexpected.  The Sponsor-Investigator needs to ensure that the event meets all 
three definitions:  

Suspected adverse reaction (as defined in 6.1.30)

Unexpected (as defined in 0)

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If the adverse event does not meet all three of the definitions, it should not be submitted as an 
expedited IND safety report. 
The timeline for submitting an IND safety report to FDA is no later than 15 calendar days after 
the Investigator determines that the suspected adverse reaction qualifies for reporting (21 CFR 
312.32(c)(1)).  
Any unexpected fatal or life-threatening suspected adverse reaction will be reported to FDA no 
later than 7 calendar days after the Investigator’s initial receipt of the information (21 CFR 
312.32(c)(2)).  
Any relevant additional information that pertains to a previously submitted IND safety report will 
be submitted to FDA as a Follow-up IND Safety Report without delay, as soon as the 
information is available (21 CFR 312.32(d)(2)).  
8 
Statistical Considerations and Evaluation of Results 
8.1 
Study Endpoints 
Primary endpoint: The 5 largest lesions in each of eight body regions (head and neck, 
mediastinum, lung, liver, pancreas, the remaining abdomen and pelvis, bone and lymph nodes), 
will be measured by size (short and long axis) as well as SUVmax on conventional imaging and 
the Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT.  Additionally the confidence that each lesion represents a 
metastasis will be recorded. 
Secondary Endpoint:  Clinical stage will be determined based upon conventional imaging, and 
then be re-determined incorporating the Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT.   
8.1.1 Randomization 
There will be no randomization performed.  There for there will be no blinding performed. 
8.2 
Determination of Sample Size and Accrual Rate 
The sample size will be determined by the number of patients enrolled in the trial.  As the goal 
of this trial is to pool data with multiple centers to submit for FDA approval of the imaging agent, 
our goal is to enroll as many patients as possible, rather than power the study for a particular 
endpoint.    
8.2.1 Sample Size and Power Estimate 
If you were to look at a comparison of number of lesions identified using conventional imaging 
compared to the Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT. Using 60 pairs of observations with a difference of 
one lesion between the pairs and a standard distribution of 2, we would be able to reject the null 
hypothesis that the difference is zero with a probability of (ie power) 0.967 given a type I error 
probability of 0.05. 
8.2.2 Accrual estimates 
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8.3 
Analyses Plans 
8.3.1 Analysis Population 
There will only be one population.  The total cohort of imaged patients. 
8.3.2 Analysis of Primary Endpoints 
Interpreting physicians will be board-certified in nuclear medicine and experienced in 
interpretation of PET/CT scans.  At least 2 nuclear medicine physicians will independently 
interpret the examinations blinded to each other’s interpretation but otherwise fully cognizant of 
other clinical, imaging and laboratory data. Discrepancies will be resolved by consensus 
between the two imaging physicians, or, if not resolved, by a third similarly qualified physician. 
Discrepancies and concurrences will be recorded. 
Eight body regions are defined: head and neck, mediastinum, lung, liver, pancreas, the 
remaining abdomen and pelvis, bone and lymph nodes. The five largest lesions will be 
measured in each region in long and short axis as well as the SUVmax values for each lesion, 
in accordance with RECIST 1.1 and PERCIST criteria (10).  Additionally the confidence that 
each lesion represents a primary or metastatic lesion will be recorded (1 = benign, 2 = likely 
benign, 3 = indeterminant, 4 = likely malignant, 5 = malignant). 
Comment will be made as to whether or not areas of tumor involvement are visible on the 
investigational Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT scan that are not otherwise visible prospectively on 
conventional imaging (conventional imaging, CI, is defined as any US FDA approved imaging 
means for diagnosis, staging, restaging or accessing treatment response for malignancy). CI 
used for comparison include contrast enhanced CT and MRI scans, Indium-111 octreotide 
scans, ultrasounds and x-ray plain films. 
The number of positive body regions using conventional imaging and Ga-68 DOTA-TOC 
PET/CT will be compared using a paired t-test (or Wilcoxon signed-rank test if the data appear 
to be non-normally distributed). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test will also be used to compare 
reader confidence of paired lesions between conventional imaging and Ga-68 DOTA-TOC 
PET/CT.  Inter-reader variability for the number of positive regions will be compared using 
Kappa statistics.  In all cases we will provide point estimates and 95% confidence intervals for 
effects along with p-values. 
8.3.3 Analysis of Secondary Endpoints 
In discussion with clinical staff, impact on care will be accessed for value added by the 
investigational Ga-68 DOTA-TOC PET/CT scan similar to assessment for impact on care as in 
the National Oncology PET registry, such as: 
1. Change in stage
A percentage will then be calculated for both “Change in stage” with a 95% confidence interval 
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9 
Study Management 
9.1 
Pre-study Documentation 
This study will be conducted in accordance with the ethical principles that have their origin in the 
Declaration of Helsinki as stated in 21 CFR §312.120(c)(4); consistent with GCP and all 
applicable regulatory requirements. 
Before initiating this trial, the Investigator will have written and dated approval from the 
Institutional Review Board for the protocol, written informed consent form, subject recruitment 
materials, and any other written information to be provided to subjects before any protocol 
related procedures are performed on any subjects.   
The clinical investigation will not begin until either FDA has determined that the study under the 
Investigational Drug Application (IND) is allowed to proceed or the Investigator has received a 
letter from FDA stating that the study is exempt from IND requirements. 
9.2 
Institutional Review Board Approval 
The protocol, the proposed informed consent form, and all forms of participant information 
related to the study (e.g. advertisements used to recruit participants) will be reviewed and 
approved by the UCSF CHR (UCSF Institutional Review Board).  Prior to obtaining CHR 
approval, the protocol must be approved by the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer 
Center Site Committee and by the Protocol Review Committee (PRC).  The initial protocol and 
all protocol amendments must be approved by the IRB prior to implementation.   
9.3 
Informed Consent 
All participants must be provided a consent form describing the study with sufficient information 
for each participant to make an informed decision regarding their participation.  Participants 
must sign the CHR-approved informed consent form prior to participation in any study specific 
procedure.  The participant must receive a copy of the signed and dated consent document.  
The original signed copy of the consent document must be retained in the medical record or 
research file.  
9.4 
Changes in the Protocol 
Once the protocol has been approved by the UCSF CHR, any changes to the protocol must be 
documented in the form of an amendment.  The amendment must be signed by the Investigator 
and approved by PRC and the CHR prior to implementation.   
If it becomes necessary to alter the protocol to eliminate an immediate hazard to patients, an 
amendment may be implemented prior to CHR approval.  In this circumstance, however, the 
Investigator must then notify the CHR in writing within five (5) working days after 
implementation.  The Study Chair and the UCSF study team will be responsible for updating any 
participating sites. 
10 
Protection of Human Subjects 
10.1 Protection of Privacy 
Patients will be informed of the extent to which their confidential health information generated 
from this study may be used for research purposes. Following this discussion, they will be asked 
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become part of the patient’s medical records, and each patient will receive a copy of the signed 
document. The use and disclosure of protected health information will be limited to the 
individuals described in the informed consent document. 


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Appendices 
Appendix 1 Performance Status Criteria 
ECOG Performance Status Scale 
Karnofsky Performance Scale 
Grade 
Descriptions 
Percent 
Description 
0 
Normal activity 
Fully active, able to carry on all 
pre-disease performance without 
restriction 
100 
Normal, no complaints, no evidence 
of disease 
90 
Able to carry on normal activity; 
minor signs or symptoms of disease 
1 
Symptoms, but ambulatory 
Restricted in physically strenuous 
activity, but ambulatory and able 
to carry out work of a light or 
sedentary nature (e.g., light 
housework, office work) 
80 
Normal activity with effort; some 
signs or symptoms of disease 
70 
Cares for self, unable to carry on 
normal activity or to do active work 
2 
In bed < 50% of the time 
Ambulatory and capable of all 
self-care, but unable to carry out 
any work activities 
Up and about more than 50% of 
waking hours 
60 
Requires occasional assistance, but 
is able to care for most of his/her 
needs 
50 
Requires considerable assistance 
and frequent medical care 
3 
In bed > 50% of the time 
Capable of only limited self-care, 
confined to bed or chair more 
than 50% of waking hours 
40 
Disabled, requires special care and 
assistance 
30 
Severely disabled, hospitalization 
indicated 
Death not imminent 
4 
100% bedridden 
Completely disabled 
Cannot carry on any self-care 
Totally confined to bed or chair 
20 
Very sick, hospitalization indicated 
Death not imminent 
10 
Moribund, fatal processes 
progressing rapidly 
5 
Dead 
0 
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Patient Name: ______________________
DOB:               _____ /______ /_________
UCSF MRN: _________________________
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY
CC# 14453: Evaluation of Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC imaging of somatostatin receptor 
positive malignancies
WHAT IS THIS STUDY ABOUT?
This is a medical research study.  Your study doctor, Dr. Thomas Hope, and his associates 
from the UCSF Department of Radiology will explain this study to you. Medical research 
studies include only people who choose to take part. Please take your time to make your 
decision about participating. You may discuss your decision with your friends, family, and 
health care team. If you have any questions, you may ask your study doctor.
You are being asked to participate in this study because you have been diagnosed with a 
type of neuroendocrine tumor
In this study we will be testing Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC imaging.  DOTA-TOC binds to your 
tumor, and can be attached to Gallium (Gallium-68) in the laboratory to make Gallium-68 
DOTA-TOC.  When patients are given Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC, it binds to your tumor and can 
be seen using a PET scan.  A PET scan uses a special camera to detect energy given off from 
Gallium-68, to make detailed pictures of areas where material accumulates in the body.  
The PET scan will be combined with either CT or MRI to make detailed pictures of body 
tissues and organs.
Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC is an experimental imaging agent that is not yet approved by the US 
Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 
WHY IS THIS STUDY BEING DONE?
The purpose of this study is:

To use PET imaging to measure how sensitive Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC is for tumor
imaging after a small dose of Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC is given by vein.

To find out the effects, good or bad, of Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC.

To compare the Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC PET imaging against the current standard
imaging methods that include Indium-111 Octreoscan, Iodine-123 MIBG and
contrast enhanced CT and magnetic resonance imaging.
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
This study receives funding from the Peterson Family Foundation.
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL TAKE PART IN THIS STUDY?
Approximately 394 people over three years will be enrolled in this study. 
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ME IF I TAKE PART IN THIS RESEARCH STUDY? 
Before you begin the study...
To find out if you can be in the study, the following procedures with occur:

Medical chart review: Your medical chart will be reviewed by the study doctors.
Your most recent liver and kidney function tests will be reviewed as well.

Pregnancy testing: Because the drugs in this study can affect a fetus, pregnant
women may not participate in this study. If you are a female and have had your first 
menstrual period, a urine or blood test will be done to make sure you are not 
pregnant.

Physical Exam: A physical exam will be conducted including a review of your
medical history. Your blood pressure, heart rate and temperature will also be taken.
During the main part of this study…
If the screening procedures show that you can continue to be in the study, and you choose 
to take part, then you will have the following tests and procedures done. All study 
procedures will be done at UCSF China Basin Imaging Center in San Francisco, California. 
The study visit will take approximately 2 hours.   Your treating physician will determine if 
you should be imaged using PET/MRI or PET/CT based on the need for a liver MRI.

Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC administration: Your infusion will take about 1-2 minutes.
This imaging dose is only large enough to be seen with a PET/CT scan. This small 
dose will not treat or kill tumor cells. Vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate and 
temperature) will be taken prior to injection and after injection.
PLEASE CHECK WHICH IMAGING MODALITY WILL BE USED (CT or MRI imaging):
PET/CT imaging: A PET/CT scan will be done around 60 minutes after the injection
of the Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC agent. The PET/CT scan will take 30 to 40 minutes to 
complete. The pictures taken will allow researchers to look for tumors cells that 
accumulate the imaging agent. You will be asked to lay still and may be asked to 
hold your breath for a few seconds.  If you need it, you may be given some medicine, 
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such as lorazepam (Ativan), to keep from feeling anxious or nervous during the 
scan.
The PET/CT may involve contrast if you did not already have a CT scan performed 
as part of your routine examination. Contrast is a special dye that makes it easier for 
doctors to see different tissues in your body.  Intravenous (IV) contrast material is 
given to you by injecting the contrast material into a line that is attached to a needle 
in your arm. After you have been given the contrast material, you will lie flat on a 
table that will move you into the PET/CT scan machine. 
PET/MRI imaging: A PET/MRI scan will be done around 60 minutes after the
injection of the Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC agent. The PET/CT scan will take roughly 50 
minutes to complete.  The pictures taken will allow researchers to look for tumors 
cells that accumulate the imaging agent.  You will be asked to lay still and may be 
asked to hold your breath for a few seconds.  If you need it, you may be given some 
medicine, such as lorazepam (Ativan), to keep from feeling anxious or nervous 
during the scan.
The PET/MRI will involve contrast. Contrast is a special dye that makes it easier for 
doctors to see different tissues in your body.  Intravenous (IV) contrast material is 
given to you by injecting the contrast material into a line that is attached to a needle 
in your arm.  After you have been given the contrast material, you will lie flat on a 
table while being imaged by PET/MRI. 

Follow-up Phone Call: You will receive a phone about two weeks after the
completion of the study to determine if you experienced any adverse events related 
to the study protocol after leaving the imaging facility.
HOW LONG WILL I BE IN THE STUDY?
Taking part in this study will take about one day or until you decide to withdraw your 
consent for participation in this study. Withdrawing your consent to participate in this 
study will not affect your medical care/treatment whatsoever, and your doctor will 
continue to follow you as a patient. You can stop taking part in this study at any time. If you 
decide to stop taking part in the study, we encourage you to talk to your medical team first.
CAN I STOP BEING IN THE STUDY?
Yes. You can decide to stop at any time. Tell the study doctor if you are thinking about 
stopping or decide to stop. He or she will tell you how to stop your participation safely. The 
study doctor may stop you from taking part in this study at any time if he/she believes it is 
in your best interest, if you do not follow the study rules, or if the study is stopped.
WHAT SIDE EFFECTS OR RISKS CAN I EXPECT FROM BEING IN THE STUDY?
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You may have side effects while on the study.  Every one taking part in the study will be 
watched carefully for any side effects. However, doctors don't know all the side effects that 
may happen.  Side effects may be mild or serious.  Your health care team may give you 
medicines to help lessen side effects.  You should talk to your study doctor about any side 
effects you experience while taking part in the study.  There also is a risk of death.
Risks and side effects related to Gallium-68 DOTA-TOC administration and imaging include:

Placement of venous catheter: The placement of a venous catheter is associated
with the development of bruising and infection.  It may also be associated with a risk 
of bleeding.

Radiation risk from DOTA-TOC: This research study involves exposure to
radiation from the Ga-DOTA-TOC agent. This radiation exposure is not necessary for 
your medical care and is for research purposes only.  The additional amount of 
radiation that you will receive from the DOTA-TOC administration will be 4.3 mSv, 
which is equivalent to 1.4 times the yearly natural background of radiation in the US 
(3 mSv).  

Transient nausea and diarrhea: patients have reported developing nausea and
diarrhea after injection.   In all cases this has resolved without intervention within 
45 minutes.  

Unknown Risks: The experimental treatments may have side effects that no one
knows about yet. The researchers will let you know if they learn anything that might 
make you change your mind about participating in the study.

Risk of incidental findings: If the study doctor finds any unanticipated information
on the imaging study that may be important to your clinical care, this information 
will be provided to your oncologist.  No formal report will be made based on the 
imaging study.  Depending on the finding, further imaging studies, target biopsies or 
follow-up could be performed.  
PLEASE CHECK WHICH IMAGING MODALITY WILL BE USED (CT or MRI imaging):
Risks and side effects related to PET/CT imaging:

PET/CT scan risks: Having a CT scan may mean some added discomfort for you.
For some patients, having to lie still on the scanning table for the length of the 
procedure may cause some discomfort or pain. After the scan your arm may be a 
little bit sore or have some redness where the IV was placed in your arm. 

Radiation risk from CT imaging: PET/CT scans involve additiona radiation
exposure and increases the risk of cumulative radiation. The amount of radiation 
associated with the CT scan will be up to 4.5 mSv.  This is equivalent to 1.5 times the 
yearly natural background of radiation in the US (3 mSv).  This radiation is in 
addition to the dose from the DOTA-TOC injection described above.
o
Radiation Risk Summary: This research study involves exposure to
radiation. This radiation exposure is not necessary for your medical care and 
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is for research purposes only. The total amount of radiation that you could 
receive would be approximately 9 mSv, which is slightly more than the three 
times the yearly natural background of radiation in the US (3 mSv).  This 
amount of radiation involves a low risk of cancer.  However, the UCSF 
Radiation Safety Committee has reviewed the use of radiation in this 
research study and has designated this use as acceptable to obtain the 
benefits provided by the results of the study. If you are pregnant or breast 
feeding, you SHOULD NOT participate in this study.  If you have any 
questions regarding the use of radiation or the risks involved, please consult 
the physician conducting the study.

Iodinated contrast risk: In addition, if contrast material (iodine dye) is used, there
is a slight risk of developing an allergic reaction, from mild (itching, rash) to severe 
(difficulty breathing, shock, or rarely, death). The contrast material may also cause 
kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated or have poor kidney function. The 
study doctors will ask you about any allergies or related conditions before the 
procedure. If you have any of these problems, you may not be allowed to have a CT 
scan with contrast. If you are taking metformin (or similar drugs by mouth to treat 
high blood sugar), such treatment will be stopped for 2-3 days around the time a 
scan is planned in order to avoid kidney side effects.
Risks and side effects related to PET/MRI imaging:

PET/MRI scan risks: MR imaging is safe; but accidents, injuries, and deaths have
occurred during MRI procedures.  These events are rare, especially if appropriate 
safety precautions are followed.  More specifically:
o
Metallic objects (implanted or internal): Study staff will determine if it is
safe for you to enter the PET/MRI environment. It is extremely important 
that you answer their questions completely.
 
o
Heating and burns: In order to minimize the chances of warming or burns,
padding may be placed between you and the bore wall of the magnet.
o
Tingling sensation: Discomforts associated with MRI may include a 
temporary tingling sensation in certain parts of the body including.  This 
sensation is not expected to last long and is typically not painful. 
o
Noises: Loud noises made by the scanner during imaging may cause
discomfort. You will be provided with earplugs to minimize the noise.  If the 
noise is uncomfortable, please ask the Scan Operator to discontinue the scan.

Gadolinium based contrast risk: During the PET/MRI study, you will be injected
with intravenous contrast that may contain gadolinium. The most common adverse 
reactions are nausea, feeling “hot”, headaches and abnormal tastes. These agents 
also have known rare risks that include anaphylactic reaction (which is a severe 
allergic reaction) and a disease called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF).  NSF can 
be prevented by not administering gadolinium based contrast agents to patients 
with renal disease.
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
Radiation risk summary (PET/MRI imaging only): This research study involves
exposure to radiation. This radiation exposure is not necessary for your medical
care and is for research purposes only.  The total amount of radiation that you could
receive would be approximately 4.3 mSv, which is slightly more than the yearly
natural background of radiation in the US (3 mSv).  The use of radiation may involve
a low risk of cancer and is required to obtain the desired research information.  If
your child is pregnant or breast feeding, she SHOULD NOT participate in this study.
If you have any questions regarding the use of radiation or the risks involved, please 
consult the physician conducting the study.
For more information about risks and side effects, ask your study doctor.
ARE THERE BENEFITS TO BEING IN THE STUDY?
There may be a medical benefit to you.  The information obtained from the Gallium-68 
DOTA-TOC PET imaging may provide additional information about sites of your disease 
compared to conventional imaging agents. Your images will be reviewed by a radiologist 
and a report will be sent to your physician.  These images will be available to your treating 
physician, and will be used in addition to conventional imaging studies to make clinical 
decisions.   Additionally, the information learned from this study may benefit other patients 
with solid cancers in the future by improving the quality and availability of imaging agents.
WHAT OTHER CHOICES DO I HAVE IF I DO NOT TAKE PART IN THIS STUDY?
Instead of being in this study, your option includes imaging using standard agents, either 
an In-111 Octreoscan scan or an I-123 MIBG scan.
Please talk to your doctor about these options.
WILL MY MEDICAL INFORMATION BE KEPT PRIVATE?
Participation in research involves some loss of privacy.  We will do our best to make sure 
that information about you is kept confidential, but we cannot guarantee total privacy.  
Some information from your medical records will be collected and used for this study.  If 
you do not have a UCSF medical record, one will be created for you.  Your signed consent 
form and some of your research tests will be added to your UCSF medical record.  
Therefore, people involved with your future care and insurance may become aware of your 
participation and of any information added to your medical record as a result of your 
participation.  Study tests that are performed by research labs, and information gathered 
directly from you by the researchers will be part of your research records but will not be 
added to your medical record.  Your personal information may be given out if required by 
law.  If information from this study is published or presented at scientific meetings, your 
name and other personal information will not be used.
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IRB APPROVAL DATE: 11/03/2017
IRB EXPIRATION DATE: 05/08/2018


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Organizations that may look at and/or copy your medical records for research, quality 
assurance, and data analysis include:

The UCSF Committee on Human Research
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The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

The University of California

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other governmental agencies, like the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA), involved in keeping research safe for people.
WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF TAKING PART IN THIS STUDY?
You and/or your health plan/insurance company will need to pay for some of the costs of 
treating your cancer in this study.  The cost of the imaging will be charged to you or your 
health plan/insurance company.  The PET study will cost between $3,000 and $5,000.  
Prior to the study being performed, your health plan/insurance company will be contacted 
to attempt to obtain preauthorization.  If insurance authorization is not obtained, you will 
have the option to pay out of pocket for the imaging component of the study or undergo the 
standard of care Octreoscan study, which is likely to be covered by insurance.  You will be 
notified of the insurance company pre-authorization decision prior to the imaging study 
taking place, and you will be told the cost you will be responsible for if insurance dose not 
provide authorization for the study.
 
For more information on clinical trials and insurance coverage, you can visit the National 
Cancer Institute's Web site at http://cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/understanding/insurance-
coverage. You can print a copy of the "Clinical Trials and Insurance Coverage" information 
from this Web site.
Another way to get the information is to call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) and ask 
them to send you a free copy.
WILL I BE PAID FOR TAKING PART IN THIS STUDY?
You will not be paid for taking part in this study.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM INJURED BECAUSE I TOOK PART IN THIS STUDY?
It is important that you tell your study doctor, Dr. Thomas Hope, if you feel that you have 
been injured because of taking part in this study.  You can contact your study doctor 
 
.
Treatment and Compensation for Injury:  If you are injured as a result of being in this 
study, the University of California will provide necessary medical treatment.  The costs of 
the treatment may be billed to you or your insurer just like any other medical costs, or 
covered by the University of California, depending on a number of factors.  The University 
does not normally provide any other form of compensation for injury.  For further 
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IRB APPROVAL DATE: 11/03/2017
IRB EXPIRATION DATE: 05/08/2018


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information about this, you may call the office of the Committee on Human Research at 
415- 476-1814.
WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF I TAKE PART IN THIS STUDY?
Taking part in this study is your choice. You may choose either to take part or not to take 
part in the study. If you decide to take part in this study, you may leave the study at any 
time. No matter what decision you make, there will be no penalty to you and you will not 
lose any of your regular benefits. Leaving the study will not affect your medical care. You 
can still get your medical care from our institution.
We will tell you about new information or changes in the study that may affect your health 
or your willingness to continue in the study.
In the case of injury resulting from this study, you do not lose any of your legal rights to 
seek payment by signing this form.
WHO CAN ANSWER MY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STUDY?
You can talk to your study doctor about any questions or concerns you have about this 
study. Contact your study doctor, Dr. Thomas Hope 
 
For questions about your rights while taking part in this study, call the UCSF Committee on 
Human Research (a group of people who review the research to protect your rights) at 
(415) 476-1814.
IRB NUMBER: 13-11791
IRB APPROVAL DATE: 11/03/2017
IRB EXPIRATION DATE: 05/08/2018


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CONSENT
You have been given copies of this consent form and the Experimental Subject's Bill of 
Rights to keep.
You will be asked to sign a separate form authorizing access, use, creation, or disclosure of 
health information about you.
PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH IS VOLUNTARY. You have the right to decline to participate 
or to withdraw at any point in this study without penalty or loss of benefits to which you 
are otherwise entitled.
If you wish to participate in this study, you should sign below.
Date
Participant's Signature for Consent
Date
Person Obtaining Consent
IRB NUMBER: 13-11791
IRB APPROVAL DATE: 11/03/2017
IRB EXPIRATION DATE: 05/08/2018