PET scan study of aorta inflammation in aneurysm patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This research uses a special imaging scan (PET/CT) to take detailed pictures of inflammation in the aorta (the main blood vessel from your heart). Researchers want to understand why some people develop bulges in their aorta called aneurysms. If you have an aneurysm or are a healthy volunteer, this study may help improve how doctors detect and treat this condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have an abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnosis, or be a healthy volunteer without one for comparison
- Be willing to undergo a PET/CT imaging scan (a safe, painless scan using mild radioactive tracer)
- Have adequate kidney function (kidney filtering rate of 40 or higher)
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of the scan
- Be able to tolerate lying still in an imaging machine for the scan
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study uses a special PET scan to look for signs of inflammation in abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). It may help doctors understand which aneurysms are at risk of growing or rupturing.
This study looks at blood and/or scan markers to better understand abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). It may help doctors predict risks and guide follow-up or treatment choices.
This study uses special imaging to better measure how the aorta wall behaves in people with an enlarged aorta (an aneurysm) and in some people without an aneurysm. Results may help doctors understand aneurysm risk and plan care more precisely.
This trial is looking at how your heartbeat and breathing affect blood flow in an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It uses a special type of stent graft called Treo. The goal is to learn more so doctors can better treat AAAs.
This study collects information from people who have an abdominal aortic aneurysm and have had a special CT scan called CT angiography. Researchers want to learn more about this condition to help improve future care.
This Phase 1 study tests whether a special PET scan can detect a specific inflammation signal (CCR2) in atherosclerosis—fatty plaque buildup in blood vessels. It may help future doctors better see which plaques are more inflamed and potentially more dangerous.
Hear when a new Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.