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Tau Radioligand Imaging for Alzheimer's Disease
Phase 1
Recruiting
Led By Dean F Wong
Research Sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Male and female subjects 50 to 100 years of age
Body mass index BMI between 18 and 32 kg per m2, Body weight less than 300 pounds
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 37-44 days
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Study Summary
This trial is testing three new generation tau radioligands (18F-RO948, 18F-MK6240, and [18F]GTP1) to compare their ability to image tauopathy and demonstrate their lack of off-target binding in patients with Alzheimer disease and older healthy controls.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women aged 50-100 with probable Alzheimer's Disease (AD) who can undergo PET scans. AD participants must have a positive amyloid test, while older controls need normal cognitive function. Women of childbearing age must use contraception, and all subjects should be able to consent or have a representative do so.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests three new TAU radioligands (18F-MK6240, [18F]RO-948, 18F-GTP1) against the first-generation radioligand in imaging tauopathy in AD patients and healthy controls. Participants will receive up to three PET scans with these tracers to compare their effectiveness.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not specified but may include reactions related to the PET scan procedure or discomfort from lying still during scanning. The safety profile of the radioligands will also be monitored throughout the study.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 50 and 100 years old.
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My BMI is between 18 and 32, and I weigh less than 300 pounds.
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My cognitive function is normal, as confirmed by a doctor.
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I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, with mild to moderate symptoms confirmed by tests.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 37-44 days
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~37-44 days
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Amyloid positivity of patients with Alzheimer disease or positive memory or thinking problem CDR assessment compared to amyloid negative older healthy controls.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cohort 3: (A+; CDR = 0, .5, 1; AD)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Unblinded and randomized to receive 18F-RO948or 18F-MK6240 or [18F]GTP1for PET Scan #1. PET scan #2 will be 18F-RO948or 18F-MK6240 or [18F]GTP1NOT received in PET scan #1. PET scan # 3 will be 18F-RO948or 18F-MK6240 or [18F]GTP1NOT received in PET scan #1 or #2. Efforts will be made to include about 1/3 CDR = 0; 1/3 CDR = .5; 1/3 CDR = 1 in Cohort 3. Efforts will also be made to completethe study with about equal numbers of subjects whose PET scan #1 start with each of the three tracers.
Group II: Cohort 2: (A-; CDR=0; OC)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Unblinded and randomized to receive either 18F-RO948or 18F-MK6240 for PET Scan #1. PET scan #2 will be either 18F-RO948or 18F-MK6240 NOT received in PET scan#1.If a 3rdPET scan occurs, this third scan will always be [18F]GTP1.
Group III: Cohort 1: (A+; CDR = .5, 1; AD)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Unblinded and randomized to receive either 18F-RO948or 18F-MK6240 for PET Scan #1. PET scan #2 will be either 18F-RO948or 18F-MK6240 NOT received in PET scan #1. If a 3rdPET scanoccurs,this third scanwill always be [18F]GTP1.
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Logistics
Participation is compensated
You will be compensated for participating in this trial.
Who is running the clinical trial?
Washington University School of MedicineLead Sponsor
1,936 Previous Clinical Trials
2,299,652 Total Patients Enrolled
Roche Pharma AGIndustry Sponsor
408 Previous Clinical Trials
400,758 Total Patients Enrolled
Dean F WongPrincipal InvestigatorHead Researcher/Professor of Radiology
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am between 50 and 100 years old.My current medications and their doses have been stable for at least 4 weeks.I haven't lost or donated more than 450 mL of blood in the last 4 months, nor have I donated plasma in the last 14 days. I also don't have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners.I have not completed 2 COVID-19 vaccine shots.I do not have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or I am on prescribed narcotics with a positive drug screen.Women who could get pregnant should not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and must have a negative pregnancy test at the start of the study and at all follow-up visits.I am a woman who cannot become pregnant or will use two forms of birth control during the study.I do not have any brain conditions affecting my scan results other than Alzheimer's.You have a fear of being in small or enclosed spaces, or you think you won't be able to stay still during an MRI or PET scan.I have given or my legal representative has given consent for me to participate.I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, with mild to moderate symptoms confirmed by tests.I do not have any uncontrolled health conditions that could affect my study participation.I have a genetic mutation linked to familial dementia.I am a male and will use effective birth control and not donate sperm during the study.I do not have a history of significant infectious diseases like AIDS or hepatitis.You are currently experiencing severe allergic reactions to medications, or have a history of severe drug allergies.You should not have had an MRI in the past that had certain safety concerns.I don't have any health issues that could affect the study's results.I haven't taken any experimental drugs recently.I will be exposed to a high level of radiation due to tests and treatments.People with Alzheimer's disease must have positive test results for certain markers that indicate the presence of the disease, as determined by the main doctor in charge of the study.My BMI is between 18 and 32, and I weigh less than 300 pounds.My cognitive function is normal, as confirmed by a doctor.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Cohort 2: (A-; CDR=0; OC)
- Group 2: Cohort 3: (A+; CDR = 0, .5, 1; AD)
- Group 3: Cohort 1: (A+; CDR = .5, 1; AD)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How may I gain admittance to this clinical research study?
"This clinical trial requires 38 volunteers aged between 50 and 100 years old who have been clinically diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Participants must satisfy the following criteria: male or female within age range, BMI 18-32 kg per m2, body weight less than 300 pounds, normal cognition for older individuals (CDR = 0), positive florbetapiro, amyloid BB BM or CSF biomarkers consistent with AD diagnosis, reliable companion to all visits able to answer questions about subject, able to tolerate PET scan procedures and tracer administration safely without alteration of concomitant medication use/dose in 4 weeks prior to study start. Female"
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Can you provide details regarding the safety of 18F-MK6240 for individuals receiving treatment?
"Our team at Power judged the safety of 18F-MK6240 to be a 1 on our scale, as this is an early stage trial with limited evidence supporting both its efficacy and security."
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Does this research initiative accept participants younger than 40 years of age?
"This medical trial is inviting seniors aged 50 or above and under 100 to participate."
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Is this project currently recruiting participants?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data reveals that this trial is actively seeking patients, initially posted on August 1st 2022 and most recently updated on July 14th of the same year. 38 participants will be accepted from a single clinical site."
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How many participants have enrolled in this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial which was first published on August 1st 2022 is currently enrolling volunteers. 38 participants are needed from a single location."
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