Scientists test new scan to see inflammation better

NCT ID NCT03912428

Summary

This early-stage study aimed to test if a new radioactive tracer, used during PET scans, could create clearer pictures of inflammation in the body. It involved people with rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory muscle diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if this new imaging method could help researchers better understand and measure inflammation in these conditions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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