Yellowbird Diagnostics Initiates Phase 1 Trial for NeuCaVis Imaging Agent
Yellowbird Diagnostics Inc. has commenced its Phase I clinical trial for NeuCaVis™, a novel metabolic PET imaging agent designed to visualize inflammation with high specificity. The trial, conducted at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, involves dosing and imaging of healthy volunteers to assess the safety, tolerability, and dosimetry of NeuCaVis™. This imaging agent targets fructose metabolism, a pathway linked to inflammatory activity, and aims to improve the detection of conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic inflammatory disorders, neuroinflammation, and cancer. The trial is expected to conclude in June 2026, marking a significant milestone for Yellowbird in advancing molecular imaging technology.