Scientists test tracer to see Cells' 'Battery' in real time
NCT ID NCT07506616
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests a new radioactive tracer called 18F-TPP to see if it can map the energy levels inside cells using PET scans. Researchers will study 24 healthy adults to understand how the tracer moves through the body and develop methods to measure cell membrane potential. This is a first step toward better imaging of cell health, not a treatment study.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 18F-TPP (a radioactive tracer for PET imaging)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new way to see cell health in the body, which may help study diseases like heart or brain conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 study with only 24 healthy volunteers. It is designed to test the imaging method, not to treat any illness, so it may not lead to direct patient benefits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale University PET Center
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States