New PET tracer could spot dangerous plaques before they cause strokes
Knowledge-focused
Terminated
This study compares a new imaging tracer, 68Ga-NODAGA-RGD, with standard methods (FDG-PET, MRI, ultrasound) to detect inflamed plaques in the carotid arteries. Twenty people scheduled for plaque-removal surgery will receive the tracer and undergo scans. The goal is to see which t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Lausanne Hospitals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC