RecruitingPhase 1Phase 2NCT02316379

Use of Hyperpolarized 129Xe MR Lung Imaging in Adults for Calibration


Sponsor

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2015

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Summary

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 adults for the purposes of obtaining optimal images through MRI.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Adults ages 18 years and older
  • Participant must be able to hold their breath for up to 16 seconds

Exclusion Criteria7

  • 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).

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Interventions

DRUGHyperpolarized 129 Xenon

During the scans, subject will inhale hyperpolarized Xenon gas for up to 16 seconds per scan, for up to 4 separate MR scans

DEVICEMRI

Locations(1)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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