Radioactive tracer could spot hidden heart inflammation
NCT ID NCT07481136
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests a new radioactive tracer called 64Cu-GRIP B that targets a protein released by immune cells during heart inflammation. Researchers will scan 10 people with acute myocarditis to see if the tracer can clearly highlight inflamed areas of the heart. If it works, this method could improve diagnosis and help doctors monitor treatment without invasive biopsies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 64Cu-GRIP B (a radioactive tracer for PET scans)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more accurate and non-invasive way to diagnose acute myocarditis and monitor treatment response.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early phase 1 study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The tracer may not reliably detect inflammation in all cases.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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