Brain scan for reactive cells in multiple sclerosis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study uses a special PET scan to look at certain brain cells (called reactive astrocytes) in people with multiple sclerosis. The goal is to learn more about how MS affects the brain, which might help guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (using the 2017 McDonald criteria).
- You must be able to undergo both MRI and PET scans.
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