New brain scan tracer could spot Alzheimer's and Parkinson's earlier
NCT ID NCT07470710
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase trial will test a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FCOB04 in 40 people with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. The tracer targets a brain protein called MAO-B and is used with PET scans to see if it can help diagnose these conditions. The study focuses on safety and how the tracer behaves in the body.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 18F-FCOB04 (a radioactive tracer for PET imaging)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new imaging tool to help doctors diagnose neurodegenerative diseases more accurately and earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study (40 people) focused on safety and imaging patterns, not treatment. It may not lead to a widely used diagnostic test.
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