Special PET/MR scans for primary aldosteronism
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses special PET/MR scans to take detailed pictures of the adrenal glands (small glands on top of your kidneys) to help find the cause of primary aldosteronism (a condition where these glands make too much of a hormone that raises blood pressure). The scans may help doctors see which adrenal gland is causing the problem, which can guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have primary aldosteronism or high blood pressure with low potassium (or high blood pressure that is hard to control).
- A scan has shown a nodule (growth) on one or both of your adrenal glands.
- You are able to lie flat and hold your breath, and have no severe claustrophobia (fear of small spaces).
- You do not have a history of heart attack, heart muscle disease, heart inflammation, or a heart condition you were born with.
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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