PET-CT scan for detecting heart transplant rejection
Part of Heart & circulation, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests a special imaging scan (PET-CT) that might help doctors see if your new heart is being rejected without needing a biopsy. You will receive an injection of a slightly radioactive sugar substance, and the scan will show inflammation in the heart.
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Who can take part
- You must have had a heart transplant
- You must have definite signs of rejection or definite no rejection (confirmed by biopsy)
- You must have had a recent heart test (like an angiogram or CT scan) within the last 12 months showing no significant blocked arteries
- You must be able to have a PET-CT scan and follow the dietary instructions (like fasting before the scan)
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You cannot have insulin-dependent diabetes
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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