PET Detection of CCR2 in Human Atherosclerosis
Carotid Atherosclerosis
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Carotid Atherosclerosis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Normal Volunteers: 18-40 years of age, non smoker, no history of diabetes, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia. Patients: 50-89 years of age, adequate nutritional status, with or without smoking history, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidema. Both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with known carotid artery atherosclrosis >70% and scheduled to undergo surgery. Advanced peripheral artery disease.
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Exclusion Criteria:Inability to receive and sign informed consent. Currently enrolled in another study. Patients who have type 1 diabetes or are in septic shock, receiving steroid therapy, recent history of heavy alcohol consumption, (male >2 drinks per day, and female > 1 drink per day. following extreme diets like Atkins or South Beach diet or with Stage 4 chronic renal failure. Patients with unstable clinical condition that in the opinion of the PI precludes participation in the study. Inability to tolerate 60 minutes in a supine position with arms down at sides. Contraindications to MR imaging, (pacemaker, brain aneurysm clips, shrapnel, etc. Positive pregnancy test or lactating. Have another conditions such as cancer or autoimmune/inflammatory diseases, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis that are known to have increased expression of CCR2.
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Sites / Locations
- Washington University CCIRRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Aim 1A
Aim 1B
Normal volunteers and patients with Carotid and Femoral Atherosclerosis who will be having surgery
Patients with Carotid and Femoral Atherosclerosis who will be managed medically and not having surgery