NCT06303921 Study of Biodistribution, Metabolism, Excretion and Brain Uptake11C-M503
| NCT ID | NCT06303921 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | EARLY_Phase 1 |
| Sponsor | University of Pennsylvania |
| Condition | Tauopathies |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-02-16 |
| Primary Completion | 2029-02 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.
This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2024-02-16 with a primary completion date of 2029-02.
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Brief Summary
The current protocol is to determine the biodistribution, metabolism, excretion and brain uptake of 11C-M503. The goal of this radiotracer is to quantify alpha-synuclein that is abnormally deposited in the brain of people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Investigators will compare uptake in participants with PD versus participants with multiple system atrophy (MSA) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), as well as non-Parkinsonism volunteers. This multicenter project funded by an NIH U19 grant, is centered at U Pennsylvania (Penn, Grant PI: Robert Mach) in collaboration with U Pittsburgh (Pitt) (non-clinical site) Yale U, U of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and Washington University in St. Louis (WU). The University of Pennsylvania will act as the sIRB for this multi-center human subjects project and participants will be recruited from all sites.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients in all cohorts will be male or female adults from 40 to 85 years of age. * Participants must be informed of the investigational nature of this study and be willing to provide written informed consent and participate in this study in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines prior to study-specific procedures or Participants who are deemed unable to provide informed consent must have a designated study partner present for consent and to accompany them to study visits * Investigators will ask PD/MSA/PSP participants to agree to brain donation but this choice is not mandatory for participation in this study. * Diagnosis-specific inclusion criteria: Clinical diagnoses will be determined by consensus committee for diagnostic agreement (PD, MSA, PSP or Healthy Control) Exclusion Criteria: * Females who are pregnant or breast feeding will be excluded, a urine pregnancy test will be performed in women of child-bearing potential prior to injection of 11C -M503, 11C-PiB or 18F-Florbetaben * Forms of parkinsonism other than PD, PSP and MSA as defined above * Major psychiatric disorder (e.g. schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) - major depressive disorder is allowed * History of significant or ongoing alcohol abuse or substance abuse or dependence based on medical record review or self-reported * Contraindications or inability to tolerate imaging, arterial line or IV placement or blood draw procedures in the opinion of an investigator or treating physician * Contraindication to MRI, such as non-compatible implanted medical device * Any current medical condition, illness, or disorder as assessed by medical record review and/or self-reported that is considered by a physician or investigator to be a condition that could compromise participant safety or successful participation in the study
Contact & Investigator
Ilya M Nasrallah, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Pennsylvania
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06303921 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Tauopathies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT06303921 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.
Is NCT06303921 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06303921 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at erinshu@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06303921 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at New Haven, United States, St Louis, United States, Philadelphia, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06303921 clinical trial?
NCT06303921 is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania. The principal investigator is Ilya M Nasrallah, MD, PhD at University of Pennsylvania. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.