πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-07-27

DK222 Study at Hopkins (NCT07140315)

An Open-label, Single-center Clinical Trial of [18F]DK222 PET/CT for Imaging of Patients With Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Urothelial Cancer Who Are Eligible for Treatment With Anti-PD(L)-1

🟒 Recruiting Phase1 πŸ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This Phase 1 clinical trial will test a new drug called \[18F\]DK222 in people with cancer. The goal is to see if the drug is safe, how it spreads through the body, how long it stays in the body, and how much radiation it gives off. \[18F\]DK222 is designed to attach strongly and specifically to a protein called PD-L1, which helps cancer hide from the immune system. This is a first in human study to collect preliminary safety and toxicity data of \[18F\]DK222.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital β€” Baltimore, Maryland

Age range: 18 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital β€” Baltimore, Maryland

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (410) 929-6586

Email: mnabi1@jh.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—