PET scan for fat metabolism in healthy people
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial uses a special PET scan to see how your body handles fat. It is only for healthy volunteers, not for people with melanoma, to help doctors learn more about the body's normal fat metabolism.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your weight and height must be within a normal range (BMI between 18 and 28).
- You must be generally healthy, with no serious heart, kidney, lung, liver, or mental health conditions.
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must be willing and able to have an IV placed for the PET scan.
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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