Asthma study: Hyperpolarized Noble Gas MRI
Official title Structure and Function MRI of Asthma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02351141
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see how the shape of the lungs relates to how well they work in asthma.
- Who it's for
- People who have asthma and are willing to volunteer for imaging.
- What's involved
- Participants will have MRI scans that use a harmless gas (129Xenon or 3Helium) to capture detailed pictures of their lungs.
- Time commitment
- A single visit for the imaging procedure, with time for the scan and related paperwork.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60
You may be able to join if
- people male and female aged 18-60 with a clinical diagnosis of asthma
- Smoking history ≤ 1 pack/year
- Subject understands the study procedures and is willing to participate in the study as indicated by signature on the informed consent
- Subject is judged to be in otherwise stable health on the basis of medical history
- Subject able to perform reproducible pulmonary function testing (i.e., the 3 best acceptable spirograms have FEV1 values that do not vary more than...
You likely can't join if
- Patient is, in the opinion of the investigator, mentally or legally incapacitated, preventing informed consent from being obtained, or cannot read or...
- Patient is unable to perform spirometry or plethysmography maneuvers
- Subject has an implanted mechanically, electrically or magnetically activated device or any metal in their body which cannot be removed, including...
- In the investigator's opinion, subject suffers from any physical, psychological or other condition(s) that might prevent performance of the MRI, such...
- Patient is pregnant
See the full eligibility criteria
- people male and female aged 18-60 with a clinical diagnosis of asthma
- Smoking history ≤ 1 pack/year
- Subject understands the study procedures and is willing to participate in the study as indicated by signature on the informed consent
- Subject is judged to be in otherwise stable health on the basis of medical history
- Subject able to perform reproducible pulmonary function testing (i.e., the 3 best acceptable spirograms have FEV1 values that do not vary more than 5% of the largest value or more than 100 ml, whichever is greater.)
- FEV1 \>60% predicted
- Patient is, in the opinion of the investigator, mentally or legally incapacitated, preventing informed consent from being obtained, or cannot read or understand the written material
- Patient is unable to perform spirometry or plethysmography maneuvers
- Subject has an implanted mechanically, electrically or magnetically activated device or any metal in their body which cannot be removed, including but not limited to pacemakers, neurostimulators, biostimulators...
- In the investigator's opinion, subject suffers from any physical, psychological or other condition(s) that might prevent performance of the MRI, such as severe claustrophobia.
- Patient is pregnant
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- London, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at London, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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