How lung disease treatment may affect heart function
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how common long-term lung conditions and their treatments may change heart function. It uses heart imaging (an MRI) to see what’s happening, which could help doctors better monitor heart risks in people with lung disease.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- You have a long-term lung condition needing treatment, like COPD, asthma, or pulmonary fibrosis
- You can understand the study and sign consent
- You can safely have an MRI scan (for example, no incompatible pacemaker, and you can tolerate the scanner)
- You have no major MRI contrast-safety issues (like severe kidney problems, a known gadolinium allergy, or very low kidney filtration)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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