Lung Imaging with Hyperpolarized Xenon Gas
Use of Hyperpolarized Xenon Gas for Lung Imaging in Children and Adults
- Age
- 6 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 1/2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Participants needed
- 300 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Other
This trial is looking for children and adults to assess lung function using a special type of MRI with xenon gas. Participants must be able to hold their breath for a short time during the imaging process.
You may be able to join if
- I am 6 years old or older
- I can hold my breath for up to 16 seconds
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of heart defects
- I am pregnant or have a positive pregnancy test
- I have uncontrolled asthma that required a rescue inhaler more than twice in the past month
- I have had symptoms of a respiratory infection in the past week
- My oxygen levels are below 95% when breathing room air or on my prescribed oxygen
- I am claustrophobic and cannot tolerate being in the MRI machine
- I have metal implants that are not allowed for MRI
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe goal of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of hyperpolarized (HP) 129Xe (xenon) gas MRI for regional assessment of lung function in a normal population of children and adults and in adults and also in children with respiratory compromise due to a variety of diseases.
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