New imaging agent could spot hidden heart disease

NCT ID NCT06790394

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a radioactive tracer called Florbetaben F18 can reliably detect amyloid deposits in the heart using PET scans. Researchers will scan 15 people with and without cardiac amyloidosis twice to see if the results are consistent. The goal is to improve diagnosis of this serious heart condition.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Florbetaben F18 (a radioactive tracer used in PET scans)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more reliable and non-invasive way to diagnose cardiac amyloidosis, helping doctors detect the disease earlier.

What could go wrong

This is a very early (Phase 1) study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The tracer is for imaging only and does not treat the disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AL amyloidosis Amyloid Neuropathies, Familial amyloidosis wild type ATTR amyloidosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • King's College London

    RECRUITING

    London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom

  • Royal Free Hospital

    RECRUITING

    London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom