Quantitation and Spatial Registration of Airways Dysfunction With Dynamic 19F MRI in Cystic Fibrosis
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Observational Study
Cystic FibrosisVentilatory Defect
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 99
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with cystic fibrosis to study lung function over a year using MRI scans with inhaled gas. Participants will have 3 to 5 visits to a research center and might be observed during a lung problem and its treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 18 years old or older.
I have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
I have mild lung disease with FEV1 60% or higher.
I have not used supplemental oxygen.
I do not have any pulmonary exacerbations in the past 4 weeks.
I have stable lung function within 10% of my best in the last 6 months.
I can attend scheduled visits.
I can undergo an MRI.
You may not be able to join if
I am a smoker or have smoked less than a year ago.
I have had any injury involving metal in my body.
I have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other prohibited implants.
I cannot tolerate inhaling a gas mixture.
I have any facial hair that would interfere with the mask fit.
I have changed medications affecting my CF in the past 28 days.
I have a medical or psychiatric condition that might complicate this trial.
I am pregnant or can become pregnant and have not tested negative today.
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The purpose of this study is to look at lung ventilation in people with cystic fibrosis over time (1 year) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with an inhaled contrast gas, and compare these measures to lung function assessed by spirometry and multiple breath nitrogen washout. This study also looks at how these measures change in response to a pulmonary exacerbation and treatment (if applicable…
The purpose of this study is to look at lung ventilation in people with cystic fibrosis over time (1 year) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with an inhaled contrast gas, and compare these measures to lung function assessed by spirometry and multiple breath nitrogen washout. This study also looks at how these measures change in response to a pulmonary exacerbation and treatment (if applicable). Over the span of a year, participants would be asked to complete 3-5 visits to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). with each lasting up to 4 hours. If participants do not have a pulmonary exacerbation during the year they would be asked to complete 3 visits (one at enrollment, a second roughly 2 weeks later, and the third approximately a year later). If participants do experience a CF pulmonary exacerbation they would complete 5 visits (Visit 1, Visit 2, two exacerbation visits with one before treatment and the other after, and Visit 3 at one year after Visit 1). Only one exacerbation per participant will be tracked. Participants are eligible for this study if they are 18 years old or older, have Cystic Fibrosis (CF) with mild lung disease (FEV1 \>/= 60%), and can undergo an MRI. There are no known benefits for participating in this study.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Subjects must be ≥18 years of age
2. Non-smokers (\<10 pack/year history and no active smoking in the past year)
3. Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis via standard sweat chloride/phenotypic features/genotyping
4. No use of supplemental oxygen
5. Stable lung function (within 10% of …
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Subjects must be ≥18 years of age
2. Non-smokers (\<10 pack/year history and no active smoking in the past year)
3. Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis via standard sweat chloride/phenotypic features/genotyping
4. No use of supplemental oxygen
5. Stable lung function (within 10% of personal best in the last 6 months) with no pulmonary exacerbations in the past 4 weeks and baseline FEV1≥60% of predicted
6. Evidence of a personally signed and dated consent indicating that the subject has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial
7. Subjects must be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits and other trial procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects presenting with any of the following will not be included in the trial:
1. Active or past smokers or vapers with less than 1 year since quitting or \>10 pack-year smoking history
2. Unable to undergo a 3.0-Tesla MRI exam of the lungs and chest because of contraindications including
1. Occupation (past or present) of machinist, welder, or grinder;
2. Injury to the eye involving a metallic object
3. Injury to the body by a metallic object (bullet, bullet ball, shrapnel)
4. Presence of a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
5. Presence of aneurysm clips
6. Presence of carotid artery vascular clamp
7. Presence of neurostimulator
8. Presence of insulin or infusion pump
9. Presence of implanted drug infusion device that is not known to be MRI compatible (i.e., was placed outside of UNC or is older than 10 years)
10. Bone growth or fusion simulator
11. Presence of cochlear, otologic or ear implant
12. Any type of prosthesis (eye, penile, etc.)
13. Artificial limb or joint
14. Non-removable electrodes (on body, head or brain)
15. Intravascular stents, filters or coils
16. Shunt (spinal or intraventricular)
17. Swan-Ganz catheter
18. Any implant held in place by a magnet
19. Transdermal delivery system (e.g. Nitro)
20. An intrauterine device or diaphragm that is not MRI compatible
21. Tattooed makeup (eyeliner, lips, etc.) or tattoos covering \>25% of body surface area
22. Body piercings (must be removed before MRI)
23. Any metal fragments
24. Internal pacing wires
25. Metal or wire mesh implants
26. Hearing aid (remove before MRI) aa. Dentures (remove before MRI) bb. Claustrophobia
3. Unable to tolerate inhalation of gas mixture
4. Presence of facial hair that may interfere with the fit of the mask (and unwillingness to shave prior to each MRI)
5. Any changes in medications that may affect CF lung disease in the past 28 days, including any experimental therapies
6. Other severe acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with trial participation or may interfere with the interpretation of trial results and, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the subject inappropriate for entry into this trial.
7. Pregnancy; women of childbearing potential must have a confirmed negative urine pregnancy test on the day of the MR scan, prior to the MRI scan.
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