TSPO PET in the Evaluation of Neuroinflammation in Patients with Multiple System Atrophy (NCT06890390) | Clinical Trial Compass
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TSPO PET in the Evaluation of Neuroinflammation in Patients with Multiple System Atrophy
China90 participantsStarted 2024-09-14
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study was to apply PET/MR techniques targeting TSPO to explore the temporal and spatial alterations characterizing neuroinflammation in MSA patients, and to assess its value as a biomarker for diagnostic typing, disease severity, and prognosis of MSA disease.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age\> 35 years old, gender is not limited;
* Clinically confirmed MSA and clinically probable MSA according to the 2022 MDS MSA diagnostic criteria;
* all patients had been ruled out of polyQ disease by genetic testing;
* Voluntarily participate in this study and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* pregnancy or breastfeeding;
* contraindications to MRI examination or inability to cooperate in completing neuroimaging examination;
* previous history of other neurological disorders or presence of other organic intracranial lesions on neuroimaging that cannot be interpreted by MSA, such as epilepsy, trauma, tumors, or high-grade cerebral white matter degeneration (Fazekas grade 2 and above);
* History of alcohol or drug abuse
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?
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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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Standard uptake value ratio(SUVR)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks