Fibroblast Activating Protein (FAP) PET/CT in Adults With Tuberculosis

Recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional Study
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
21 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania · Other
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About This Trial
This is an early phase study in patients with Tuberculosis (TB) to evaluate Fibroblast Activating Protein (FAP) activation as a marker of fibrosis. The Investigators propose to use FAP PET/CT to define the extent and location of FAP signals in lungs of TB patients early in TB treatment and after TB cure. These timepoints are chosen as they could be utilized to deliver treatments designed to preven…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria 1. Participants will be ≥ 21 years of age 2. Diagnosed with microbiologically confirmed (culture or Xpert MTB/RIF PCR positive on at least one respiratory sample) pTB 3. Be currently on or able to initiate standard drug-sensitive pTB treatment according to IDSA guidelines. 4. Hav…
Contacts

Mark A Sellmyer, MD

(215) 573-3212

mark.sellmyer@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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Erin Schubert

(215) 573-6569

erin.schubert@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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