New PET scan to detect inflammation in three conditions
Part of Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of PET scan (a medical imaging test) that may better detect inflammation in the body compared to the standard scan currently used. Researchers will compare the two scans in patients with fever of unknown origin, IgG4-related disease, or inflammatory back pain.
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Who can take part
- You have one of three conditions: unexplained fever lasting over 3 weeks, IgG4-related disease (a rare inflammatory condition), or inflammatory back pain that hasn't responded to standard anti-inflammatory medicines
- You have not started new treatment for your condition yet
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study, and if you could become pregnant, you use effective birth control
- You have not participated in another research study with radiation exposure in the last 12 months
- You are able to understand the study and willing to complete all required procedures, including two PET scans
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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