New heart scan could speed up amyloidosis diagnosis

NCT ID NCT07605741

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will test whether a faster type of bone scan (CZT-SPECT) can accurately diagnose transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, a serious heart condition. Researchers will compare the new scan with the standard method in 200 patients. If it works, it could make diagnosis quicker and easier.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
bone scintigraphy (CZT-SPECT and conventional camera)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis faster and more reliable, potentially improving patient care.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The new scan may not match the accuracy of current methods, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Amyloid Neuropathies, Familial amyloidosis wild type ATTR amyloidosis

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