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Study identifier: NCT03759522 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Assessment of Neuroinflammation in Central Inflammatory Disorders Using [F-18]DPA-714.

Condition: Fibromyalgia · Chronic Fatigue Syndrome · Multiple Sclerosis  ·  Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

PhasePhase 1
Planned participants120
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

The primary objective of this study is to measure the concentration and the regional brain distribution of activated brain microglia/macrophages using the PET radiopharmaceutical \[F-18\]DPA-714 in individuals with chronic pain and fatigue suspected to be associated with neuroinflammation. The PET tracer \[F-18\]DPA-714 binds to the 18 kDa translocator protein (TSPO, also known as the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor) in the mitochondria of activated microglia/macrophages and provides a non-invasive measure of neuroinflammation. The primary objective of this study is to determine if pain and fatigue patients have higher levels of neuroinflammation than HC individuals as measured with \[F-18\]DPA-714-PET/MRI.

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Jared Younger, PhD  ·  205-975-5907  ·  youngerlab@uab.edu

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Locations (1)

University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical CenterBirmingham, Alabama, United StatesRecruiting

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