New scan could reveal which plaques lead to stroke
NCT ID NCT02726984
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special PET/MR scan using a radioactive tracer called 18F-sodium fluoride to see if it can better identify dangerous carotid artery plaques. The researchers compared 6 patients who recently had a stroke with 6 who had no symptoms, all with significant plaque buildup. The goal was to see if the scan could spot signs of plaque vulnerability that might predict future strokes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 18F-sodium fluoride (a radioactive tracer injected for imaging)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging technique could help doctors identify which carotid plaques are most likely to cause a stroke, guiding treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The imaging method is experimental and not yet proven to improve patient outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Bron, 69500, France
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