New scan could spot hidden scarring in heart and lungs before It's too late
NCT ID NCT07613099
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tests a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FAPI-74 that may help detect scar tissue (fibrosis) in the heart and lungs earlier than current methods. Researchers will compare this new PET/CT scan to standard imaging in 210 adults with conditions like lung disease or heart problems. The goal is to see if the tracer can identify active scarring, which could lead to earlier treatment and better monitoring of disease progression.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 18F-FAPI-74 (a radioactive tracer for PET/CT scans)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a better way to detect scarring early in heart and lung diseases, allowing doctors to start treatment sooner and track disease progression more accurately.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage imaging study, not a treatment. The tracer may not prove more effective than current scans, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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