Somatostatin Receptor Imaging in Patients With Suspected Cardiac Sarcoidosis (NCT02546388) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Somatostatin Receptor Imaging in Patients With Suspected Cardiac Sarcoidosis
United States17 participantsStarted 2015-10
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research study to find out if a drug called OctreoScan or DOTATATE can help doctors diagnose people with cardiac sarcoidosis better.
OctreoScan and DOTATATE are both approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to diagnose certain tumors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged 18 or older
* Documentation of biopsy-proven sarcoidosis OR patients with typical findings on FDG PET and MRI without previous biopsy
* Clinical suspicion of cardiac involvement defined as the presence of any of the following: high-degree A-V nodal block, complete bundle branch block, reduced left or right ventricular systolic function, any cardiac arrhythmia, and/or unexplained chest pain, dyspnea or syncope
* PET/CT imaging demonstrating abnormal myocardial FDG uptake consistent with active inflammatory myocardium.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Initiation of steroids or any other immunosuppressive medication(s) following the completion of FDG-PET, as these medications, in theory, may subsequently suppress OctreoScan or DOTATATE uptake in the heart.
* Patients with history of neuroendocrine tumors (specially insulinomas)
* Patients taking the medication Octreotide
* Patients on total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
* Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of Participants Characterized by Abnormal or Negative Uptake