Tracking lung changes with special gas MRI scans
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study repeatedly takes special MRI pictures of the lungs using helium-3 and xenon-129 gas to track how lung function changes over time. It may help researchers better understand lung disease in people who have COPD or bronchiectasis, or a long smoking history.
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Who can take part
- Age 50 to 85, and you have COPD or bronchiectasis, or more than 10 pack-years of smoking
- You can understand the study and sign informed consent
- You can hold your breath for 16 seconds during the scan
- You are able to walk and complete a 6-minute walk test
- Your lung tests must be within limits: FEV1 over 25% of predicted, and FVC over 25% of predicted (and over 0.5 liters)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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