Brain immune activity may predict MS lesion growth over 10 years
NCT ID NCT04625049
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study follows 100 people with multiple sclerosis to see if increased activity of certain brain immune cells (microglia) around lesion edges is linked to faster lesion growth over 10 years. Participants had a special PET scan at the start and will have follow-up MRI scans. The goal is to better understand how MS progresses.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify which MS patients are at risk for faster disease progression, guiding more personalized treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear link, and results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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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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Turku PET Centre
Turku, Southwest Finland, 20520, Finland
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