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Use of Hyperpolarized Xenon Gas for Lung Imaging in Children and Adults

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The 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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ALL
6 years and over
This study is also accepting healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 6 and up
  • Participant must be able to hold breath for up to 16 seconds

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of heart defect
  • Pregnancy or positive pregnancy test
  • History of uncontrolled asthma defined for this study as requiring use of rescue inhaler ≥ 2 times in past month
  • Symptoms of respiratory infection (loose or productive cough or wheeze), chest tightness, or sinus infection within past week
  • Baseline oximetry at MRI visit of less than 95% on room air or less than 95% on a previously prescribed dosage of oxygen delivered by nasal cannula
  • Participant is claustrophobic and unable to tolerate the imaging.
  • Standard MRI exclusions (metal, implants)

DRUG: Hyperpolarized 129 Xenon

Respiratory Disorders

Respiratory

Carrie Stevens - Carrie.Stevens@cchmc.org
PHASE1
NCT02272049
See this study on ClinicalTrials.gov

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