Using imaging to understand lung inflammation in pulmonary fibrosis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of molecular imaging probes, specifically fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose and fluorine-18 Displacement Per Atom, in detecting lung inflammation and fibrosis in patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). By utilizing positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT), the study seeks to provide insights into the heterogeneity of IPF, which may inform future treatment strategies. Participants will undergo imaging to assess their condition, contributing to a better understanding of IPF.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age between 40-85 years old.
2. A diagnosis of IPF that fulfills American Thoracic Society (ATS) / European Respiratory Society (ERS) 2018 consensus criteria within 5 years.
3. Ability and willingness to give informed consent and adhere to study requirements.
4. Ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) \>0.70.
5. High or mixed affinity binder for TSPO ligands based on genotyping for single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)rs6971.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Acute exacerbation of IPF within \<30 days
2. Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 or Type 2).
3. Diagnoses of current infection by clinical or microbial assessments.
4. Treatment for \>14 days within the preceding month with \>20 mg. prednisone (or equivalent) or any treatment during the last month with a cellular immunosuppressant.
5. Subjects with prior radiation therapy to the thorax.
6. Women who are pregnant, or who are breastfeeding. IPF is a disease of older adults, and male predominant, so this will not be a frequent consideration.
7. Severe cardiovascular disease, defined as any of the following within the preceding 12 weeks: acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina, a coronary revascularization procedure, or stroke.
8. Subjects with known liver disease.
9. Diagnosis of any active cancer with the exception of basal cell carcinoma of skin.
10. Low affinity binder for TSPO ligands based on genotyping for SNP rs6971.
11. Active cigarette smoking or vaping

Where it's running

• The University of Alabama at Birmingham
  Birmingham, Alabama, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jonathan McConathy, MD, PhD
• Email: jmcconathy@uabmc.edu
• Phone: 205-996-7115

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.