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DPA-714 and FDG PET/MRI in Depression

Recruiting · NCT06565936 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)

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Depression

Interventions studied

PET scan with tracer injection [18F] DPA-714 or [18F]F-FDG

What this trial is about

Depression, a common psychological disorder, is characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest, and anhedonia, leading to significant dysfunctions and a high suicide risk. Its pathogenesis remains challenging, with recent focus on neuroinflammation-a chronic immune response in the central nervous system-as a potential contributor. PET imaging, using tracers like 18F-FDG and \[18F\]DPA-714, can visualize metabolic and neuroinflammatory changes. Combining these two tracers can explore the correlation between neuroinflammation and glucose metabolism in depression, further elucidating its possible mechanisms. We hypothesize that microglial activation in depression, especially in major gray matter regions of interest (prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and insula) and 12 additional regions and subregions, will show higher TSPO levels and increased glucose metabolism compared to the control group.

Who can take part

Age range
35 Years to 85 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)

Inclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

Where it is running

1 location listed.

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