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Tracking Peripheral Immune Cell Infiltration of the Brain in Central Inflammatory Disorders Using [Zr-89]Oxinate-4-labeled Leukocytes.

Tracking Peripheral Immune Cell Infiltration of the Brain in Central Inflammatory Disorders Using [Zr-89]Oxinate-4-labeled Leukocytes.

Recruiting
18-65 years
All
Phase 1

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Overview

This study will use brain Positron Emission Tomography/ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET/MRI) and an investigational radioactive drug called [Zr-89]oxine to track the location of white blood cells (also called leukocytes) in the body. PET/MRI will be used to visualize labeled white blood cells and determine if they enter the central nervous system in conditions associated with brain inflammation (also called neuroinflammation). By better understanding the role of neuroinflammation in fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis, the investigator hopes to be able to better diagnose and treat patients in the future.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1.18 to 65 years of age 2.Healthy volunteer OR

  • Clinical diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) OR
  • Meets 2016 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) case definition criteria for fibromyalgia OR
  • Meets 1994 Fukuda case definition criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Contraindication to MRI
  2. Pregnancy
  3. Lactation
  4. Individuals who are unable to participate in the imaging portion due to severity of their medical condition
  5. Chronic infectious disease (e.g. HIV, HCV)
  6. Viral or bacterial illness requiring medical attention and/or antibiotics within 1 month of study participation
  7. Diagnosis of cancer, including leukemia
  8. Blood or blood clotting disorder
  9. Except for individuals with MS, a diagnosis of autoimmune disease is exclusionary
  10. Positive urine pregnancy test day of procedure or a serum pregnancy test within 48 hours prior to the administration of Zirconium-89 Oxinate-4-labeled leukocytes
  11. Currently enrolled in a clinical trial utilizing experimental therapies
  12. Contraindication to gadolinium based contrast agents

Study details
    Fibromyalgia
    Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    Multiple Sclerosis
    Healthy

NCT03807973

University of Alabama at Birmingham

22 February 2024

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