Imaging Study for Multiple Sclerosis with 18F 3F4AP

Investigating the Utility of Demyelination Tracer [18F]3F4AP in Controls and Multiple Sclerosis Subjects

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Multiple Sclerosis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 65 with multiple sclerosis or healthy volunteers. Participants will receive an imaging agent called 18F 3F4AP and undergo assessments to see how it works in the brain.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 64 years old.
  • I can understand and give informed consent.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a known brain disease, like a tumor or stroke.
  • I have any device that is not MRI compatible.
  • I have severe claustrophobia.
  • I have kidney disease or diabetes.
  • I have had a bad reaction to gadolinium contrast.
  • I have an unstable physical or mental condition.
  • I cannot give written informed consent.
  • I have abnormal blood test results.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Our overall objective is to obtain an initial assessment of the potential value of using \[18F\]3F4AP for imaging demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis: * Aim 1) Assess the safety of \[18F\]3F4AP in healthy volunteers and subjects with multiple sclerosis (MS). Hypothesis 1: Administration of \[18F\]3F4AP will result in no changes in vitals or other adverse events. * Aim 2) Assess the …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects must be ≥18 and \<65 years of age; * Able to understand and provide informed consent prior to study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with known structural brain disease (e.g. brain tumor or stroke); * Any contraindication to MRI and/or PET, including: * …
Contacts

Pedro Brugarolas, PhD

(617) 643-4574

pbrugarolas@mgh.harvard.edu

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