Comparing pet scans and mri for thyroid eye disease
Part of Eyes & vision, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study compares two PET imaging methods and an MRI to see which better shows inflammation in thyroid eye disease. Participation may help improve detection and monitoring of this condition.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (a condition where the muscles and tissues behind your eyes become swollen).
- You are willing to have two types of PET scans and an MRI of your eyes within a week.
- You have not had steroid treatment, antibody therapy, or radiation in the past month.
- You have not had surgery on both eye sockets before.
- You can lie flat for the scans, have no metal implants that are unsafe for MRI, and are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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