Could a new tracer reveal hidden brain inflammation in MS?
NCT ID NCT07115017
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new radioactive tracer called [18F]FZTA to see if it can spot inflammation in the brain using PET scans. Researchers will compare 80 people—some with Multiple Sclerosis and some healthy—to see if the tracer lights up differently in those with MS. The goal is to improve how we detect and understand inflammation in the brain.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
[18F]FZTA (a radioactive tracer for PET scans)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a better way to see inflammation in the brain, helping doctors understand and monitor Multiple Sclerosis.
What could go wrong
This is an early imaging study, not a treatment. The tracer may not clearly distinguish MS from healthy brains, and results may not change patient care directly.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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