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New treatment option for Multiple Sclerosis
Official title Entire-body PET Scans for Multiple Sclerosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04390009
What this study is testing
What is Amyvid radiopharmaceutical?
Amyvid radiopharmaceutical is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- To evaluate whether an entire-body positron emission tomography (PET) scanner can be exploited to improve evaluation, monitoring and measurement of both peripheral and central demyelination in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 25 to 55. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients diagnosed by a credentialed neurologist experienced with care of multiple sclerosis patients.
- Normal healthy people.
- Willing and able to lie motionless on the PET-CT scanner bed for at least 10 minutes and up to 20 minutes for the duration of the PET-CT medical...
You likely can't join if
- Any additional complicating medical illness other than MS including any other neuropsychiatric illness unrelated to MS diagnosed prior to the onset...
- Pregnancy or breast feeding.
- Diabetes or other metabolic-endocrine disorders.
- Any known concomitant acute infection.
- History of metastatic or locally invasive cancer.
- Recent surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ladera Ranch, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 25 years to 55 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ladera Ranch, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.