๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-11-25

Imaging Inflammation With Alcohol Use Disorder: an [18F]NOS Study (NCT05885594)

Imaging Inflammation in Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder: an [18F]NOS Study

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

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

Study to enroll up to 90 individuals, those with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) (up to n=60) and non-dependent healthy volunteers (HV) (up to n=30). PET/CT imaging will be used to evaluate brain and whole-body inflammation using the investigational radiotracer \[18F\]NOS. All participants will have one \[18F\]NOS positron emission tomography/ computed tomography (PET/CT) scan performed.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—