New imaging technique could reveal hidden joint inflammation

NCT ID NCT03546335

First seen May 15, 2026 ยท Last updated May 15, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new PET imaging method to see where rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is active in the body. About 10 adults with RA will receive a special tracer that highlights inflamed joints. The goal is to improve how doctors detect and monitor RA, not to treat it.

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Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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