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NeuroFLiPP: Parametric PET of Neuroinflammation in Fatty Liver Disease

RecruitingEARLY Phase 1Ages 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of California, Davis
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD) affect about 6 million people in the U.S. and are the fifth leading cause of death for adults over 65. Recent research is investigating how chronic liver diseases like Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), which affects one-third of the U.S. population, might influence ADRD through the liver-brain axis. MASLD shares risk factors with Alzheimer's, such as diabetes and hypertension, and studies have linked MASLD to increased risks of cognitive decline and ADRD. Mouse-model studies suggest that chronic liver inflammation in MASLD can induce neuroinflammation and accelerate Alzheimer's pathology, highlighting the importance of studying the liver-brain connection to identify new therapeutic targets for ADRD. The goal of this research is to develop a practical PET imaging method using 18F-FDG to simultaneously assess

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants \>=18 years age * Participants who have or have planned a liver biopsy as: * standard of care for fatty liver disease with risk factors for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), or * as part of another Clinical Trials study for MASH, or * standard of care prior to undergoing bariatric surgery * Liver biopsy needs to be within 6 months of planned study-related imaging * Ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of alcohol abuse, chronic hepatitis B or C, or other chronic liver disease other than non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. * Uncontrolled claustrophobia * Body weight \>225 kg due to limitations of the scanner bed * Pregnant or breast-feeding (due to risks of ionizing radiation; urine pregnancy test will be administered prior to start of each PET/CT session for all participants between 18 to 60 years old who are able to get pregnant, unless documented hysterectomy is available) * Concurrent or prior enrollment in a separate research study involving a PET scan performed within the last 12 months for research purposes only. * Prisoners * Any comorbidity that, in the opinion of the investigator, could compromise protocol objectives. * Pre-existing neurodegenerative disorders and dementia * Significant history of major skull concussion or repetitive head trauma * Currently on anticoagulant therapy * Metal implants (e.g., pacemaker) or claustrophobia that would preclude MRI scans
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What it tests

  • 18F-DPA-714
  • 18F-FDG
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Where

1 site
UC Davis EXPLORER Molecular Imaging Center
Sacramento, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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