Multiple Sclerosis study: Amyvid radiopharmaceutical
Official title Entire-body PET Scans for Multiple Sclerosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04390009
What this study is testing
What is Amyvid?
An investigational radiopharmaceutical being studied for imaging white matter in multiple sclerosis patients.
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
- The study will see if whole‑body PET scans can better evaluate and track demyelination in the body and brain of people with multiple sclerosis.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
- What's involved
- Participants will undergo whole‑body PET scans and related medical tests during the study.
- Time commitment
- The study involves a few visits for scans over a short period of time.
- 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 is enrolling
- 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, but 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?
This study is enrolling now at Ladera Ranch, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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