Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials are currently recruiting participants to evaluate NOTA-conjugated radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic positron-emission tomography (PET) and non-invasive cancer staging. Sponsored by hospital institutions such as Huashan Hospital and RenJi Hospital, these studies focus on solid tumors, including colorectal, non-small cell lung, bladder, and pancreatic neoplasms. Reflecting standard diagnostic imaging protocols, all of these ongoing evaluations are classified under a Not Applicable phase designation.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06203587 Recruiting
Positron-Emission Tomography|Colorectal Neoplasms
Huashan Hospital
2023-12-01 Not Applicable
NCT06203574 Recruiting
Positron-Emission Tomography|Neoplasms
Huashan Hospital
2023-12-01 Not Applicable
NCT06203613 Recruiting
Positron Emission Tomography|Pancreatic Neoplasms|Igestive System Neoplasms
YiHui Guan|Huashan Hospital
2023-12-01 Not Applicable
NCT06005116 Recruiting
Bladder Cancer
RenJi Hospital
2023-09-15 Not Applicable
NCT06165874 Recruiting
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Huashan Hospital
2023-03-12 Not Applicable

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

Check the NOTA product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

As a bifunctional macrocyclic chelator, NOTA stably coordinates radiometal ions such as gallium-68 within targeting biomolecules, preventing isotope dissociation and maintaining probe integrity in physiological environments. This stable radiolabeling facilitates targeted accumulation at tumor sites, enabling high-contrast diagnostic visualization via positron-emission tomography in clinical conditions such as colorectal, non-small cell lung, bladder, and pancreatic neoplasms.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.