Neuroendocrine Tumors: SAUNA Trial on Somatostatin Analogues

We are studying whether continuing or stopping somatostatin analogues affects survival and quality of life in patients with neuroendocrine tumors after disease progression. This trial aims to provide insights into the best treatment strategies for these patients.

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Octreotide
Octreotide is a medicine that reduces excess hormone effects, used for conditions like acromegaly and certain hormone-secreting tumors.
Sunitinib
Sunitinib is a cancer medicine used to treat certain kidney cancers and tumors of the digestive tract and pancreas.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Everolimus
Everolimus is a substance that suppresses the immune system to prevent organ rejection and helps slow growth of certain cancers.
Lanreotide
Lanreotide is a somatostatin analogue used to treat acromegaly and control symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors.
Lutetium (177lu) Oxodotreotide
Lutetium-177 oxodotreotide is a radioactive substance that delivers targeted radiation to certain neuroendocrine tumors.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Egotux
Klertis
Lusmose

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Azorg
Gastro-enterology
Aalst, Belgium
Gasthuiszusters Antwerpen
Gastroenterology
Berchem, Belgium
AZ Rivierenland campus Rumst
Gastroenterology
Boom, Belgium

Sponsor: Antwerp University Hospital
Last updated: Nov 26, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.