RecruitingPhase 1/2

Multimodal Imaging Assessment of the Inflammatory Atheromatous Plaque

Switzerland20 participantsStarted 2012-04

Plain-language summary

The present study aims at assessing the ability of 68Ga-NODAGA-RGD PET/CT for the detection of inflammatory atheromatous plaques in the carotid arteries, compared to 18F-FDG PET/CT, MRI and US and to determine the contribution of each imaging technique. Current gold standard for inflammation is histopathology. Hypothesis : 68Ga-NODAGA-RGD might give a better initial evaluation of patients with atheromatous plaques in the carotid artery eligible for endarterectomy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age \<= 85 years * Karnofsky \>= 80% * patient with indication ofr carotid endarterectomy * signed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * indication for surgery other than endarterectomy \<14 days * contraindication to surgery * contraindication to MRI * contraindication to gadolinium injection (stage 4/5 kidney insufficiency, GFR\<30ml/min/1.73m2) * pregnancy, breastfeeding * lack of discernment

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Comparison of each method of imaging for the detection of inflammatory atheromatous plaques

Timeframe: Within1 month of endarterectomy

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01608516

SponsorUniversity of Lausanne Hospitals

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12

Contact for this trial

John O. Prior, PhD, MD

+41 21 314 43 48 john.prior@chuv.ch

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