Imaging amyloid in spinal stenosis and carpal tunnel
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a special scan that uses a radioactive tracer to look for amyloid protein deposits in people who have had surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine in the lower back) or carpal tunnel syndrome. The goal is to see if the scan can detect these deposits, which may be linked to ongoing orthopedic issues.
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Who can take part
- You are age 60 or older.
- You had surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine in your lower back) or carpal tunnel syndrome, and the tissue removed during that surgery showed at least a mild amount of amyloid protein.
- If the amount of amyloid was mild to moderate, you also have had another orthopedic problem like carpal tunnel, trigger finger, a biceps tear, or a joint replacement in your shoulder, hip, or knee.
- You are not on dialysis and have not been diagnosed with amyloidosis that affects your whole body.
- You can lie still for about 40 minutes for a PET/CT scan and do not have an allergy to iodine (a substance used in the tracer).
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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