๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-07

Evaluation of D3 Receptor Occupancy Using FLUORTRIOPRIDE ([18F]FTP) PET/CT (NCT02815917)

Evaluation of D3 Receptor Occupancy Using [18F]FLUORTRIOPRIDE ([18F]FTP) PET/CT

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Preclinical work suggests that D3 dopamine receptors may be important in the study of the pathophysiology of affective disorders, psychotic disorders and addiction. D3 receptors may also play a role in dystonia, Parkinson's disease and response to treatment of these disorders. However, there has been a lack of specific radioligands for imaging D3 receptors. This proposed protocol will evaluate the uptake of \[18F\]FTP as a more specific in vivo measure of D3 receptor binding in the brain in healthy volunteers subjects after injection of lorazepam vs placebo, and in cocaine-dependent subjects. Test-retest scans will evaluate the variability of \[18F\]FTP uptake measures in both healthy volunteer subjects and cocaine-dependent subjects.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years to 60 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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