19F MRI in Healthy Children and Children With Mild Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease
Recruiting
Observational Study
Cystic Fibrosis in Children
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.
At a Glance
- Age
- 6 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 15 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Other
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About This Trial
This study capitalizes on the emerging technology of 19F MRI, using conventional 'thermally' polarized perfluorinated gas (perfluoropropane, or PFP) mixed with oxygen and studied with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to visualize ventilation. This technique has not been studied in children.
Children and adolescents (6-17 years old) with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have normal spirometry will undergo…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 6-17 years old
* Non-smoker and non-vaper
* Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Group: must have a diagnosis of CF
* No use of supplemental oxygen
* They must be able to perform spirometry and have stable lung function (within 10% personal best in the last 6 months) and no exacerbations with…
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