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18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine

Phase 2

Heart Failure | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |Illumina, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 27, 2026

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Trial Design

ACTIVE_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment20

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Clinical trial landscape

18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine · 1 trial · 3 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT0696562118F-mFBG Imaging for Myocardial Sympathetic InnervationHeart Failure
NOT YET_RECRUITING20 Analytics
PHASE2NOT YET_RECRUITING
18F-mFBG Imaging for Myocardial Sympathetic Innervation
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Quantify the degree of reduced myocardial 18F-mFBG uptake in adult HF subjects with well-characterized coronary heart disease
24 hours from administration of the study drug for PET imaging and safety follow-up

Obtain computer quantification of global and/or regional differences in myocardial sympathetic innervation (based on 18F-mFBG uptake) between subjects who have and have not experienced an appropriate ICD activation within the previous 12 months

Secondary Endpoints

Quanify regional patterns of 18F-mFBG myocardial uptake and distribution
24 hours from administration of the study drug for PET imaging and safety follow-up
Perform Safety Data Collection for 18F-mFBG
24 hours from administration of the study drug for safety follow-up
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeDIAGNOSTIC

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Ischemic cardiomyopathy with ICD dischargeACTIVE_COMPARATOR82Rb and 18F-mFBG will be administered to intraveously to 10 heart failure patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and an ICD discharge within the past 12 months
Ischemic cardiomyopathy without ICD dischargeACTIVE_COMPARATOR82Rb and 18F-mFBG will be administered intravenously to 10 heart failure patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and no ICD discharge within the past 12 months

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidineDRUGPET Radiopharmaceutical to assess myocardial sympathetic innervation
Rubidium-82DRUGPET Radiopharmaceutical to assess myocardial perfusion
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Stable heart failure from ischemic cardiomyopathy, LVEF \< or = 35%, ICD implantation for at least 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable coronary artery disease, no ICD implantation

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about 18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine

What is 18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine used for?

18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in heart failure. It is a positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent designed to assess myocardial sympathetic innervation. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for this cardiovascular indication.

What does 18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine target?

18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine targets the sympathetic nervous system in the heart. As a radiolabeled analog of guanethidine, it is taken up by adrenergic nerve terminals, allowing PET imaging to evaluate myocardial sympathetic innervation. This mechanism helps assess nerve function in conditions like heart failure and ischemic cardiomyopathy.

Who is developing 18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine?

18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine is being developed by Illumina, Inc., a company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ILMN. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for heart failure and related cardiac conditions.

What phase is 18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine in?

18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The ongoing Phase 2 trial is actively recruiting participants to evaluate the imaging agent in patients with heart failure and ischemic cardiomyopathy.

What clinical trials is 18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine in?

18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine is being studied in one active Phase 2 clinical trial, NCT06965621, titled "18F-mFBG Imaging for Myocardial Sympathetic Innervation." This trial is enrolling 20 patients in the United States with heart failure, ischemic cardiomyopathy, or who have implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). The study is not yet recruiting participants.

Is 18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine the same as 18F-mFBG?

Yes, 18F-metaFluorobenzylguanidine is commonly abbreviated as 18F-mFBG. The clinical trial NCT06965621 uses the abbreviated name in its title, referring to the same investigational PET imaging agent being developed for myocardial sympathetic innervation assessment in heart failure patients.