Longitudinal Study of Xenon-129 MRI Imaging Effects of Cannabis Smoking

Recruiting Observational Study
Cannabis Use Cannabis Smoking Marijuana Smoking Marijuana Usage
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 85
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
Western University, Canada · Other
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About This Trial

This is a longitudinal study of the long-term health impact of cannabis smoking on the lungs. Participants will be followed over a period of 3 years, and impacts of cannabis smoking on the lungs will be measured with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using hyperpolarized xenon-129 gas, pulmonary function tests, exercise capacity, computed tomography images and questionnaires.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient understands study procedures and is willing to participate in the study as indicated by the patient's signature * Provision of written, informed consent prior to any study specific procedures * Males and females aged 18-85 * Current or former cannabis smoker (medicinal…
Contacts

Grace E Parraga, PhD

519-931-5265

gparraga@uwo.ca

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Angela P Wilson, RRT

519-931-5777

awilson@robarts.ca

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