RecruitingNCT04391335

Novel Pulmonary Function Measures for Diagnosis of Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome Following Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation in Children


Sponsor

The Hospital for Sick Children

Enrollment

15 participants

Start Date

Oct 20, 2020

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

In this study, we will study 129Xe-MRI and LCI as tools for diagnosis of BOS in pediatric patients who have received Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) and have been identified as eligible for this study. Participants will be required to have vital signs collected, complete breathing tests and complete an MRI. The MRI will require participants to perform breath holds in the MRI scanner with xenon gas while being coached by a research assistant.


Eligibility

Min Age: 6 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking for better ways to detect bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) — a serious lung complication — in children who have received a haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT, also called a bone marrow transplant). BOS causes scarring in the small airways and can progressively limit breathing. The study is testing whether newer lung imaging techniques (like MRI) can detect BOS earlier and more accurately than standard breathing tests alone. You may be eligible if... - You are a child aged 6–17.9 years - You received a stem cell transplant at least 6 months before enrolling - Your lung function test (FEV1) is above 40% of predicted - You are able to hold your breath for 16 seconds - You meet standard MRI safety criteria You may NOT be eligible if... - You have had a cold or respiratory infection in the last 4 weeks - You need supplemental oxygen or your resting oxygen saturation is 95% or below - You are unable to perform spirometry or plethysmography breathing tests - You are pregnant or breastfeeding Talk to your transplant team about your current lung function, oxygen levels, and any recent respiratory illness before participating in this study.

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The Hospital for Sick Children

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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