New scan could reveal hidden heart attack triggers
NCT ID NCT06091319
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a special PET scan using a tracer called Florbetaben can detect inflamed plaque in arteries of people who recently had a heart attack, stroke, or mini-stroke. The goal is to see if this imaging method can identify unstable plaques that are likely to cause future events. Thirty participants will receive the tracer and undergo PET/CT imaging to compare tracer uptake in affected versus unaffected arteries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Florbetaben (a radioactive tracer for PET imaging)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new way to identify dangerous artery plaques that cause heart attacks and strokes, improving prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (30 people) focused on feasibility, not treatment. The tracer may not reliably distinguish inflamed from stable plaque, and results may not apply to broader populations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada
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