New imaging agent could spot rare heart disease earlier
NCT ID NCT07232459
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study is testing a new radioactive tracer called [18F]FT8 for PET/CT scans to see if it can safely and clearly show amyloid deposits in organs, especially the heart. Researchers will compare the scans to standard tests like echocardiograms and MRIs. The study involves 20 people with amyloidosis and 5 healthy volunteers to see how well the tracer works for diagnosis.
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The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China
RECRUITINGHefei, Anhui, 230000, China
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Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
RECRUITINGTianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 350005, China
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