Actively Recruiting

Phase 1
Age: 3Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
NCT04624490

Hyperpolarized 129Xe MR Imaging of Lung Function in Healthy Volunteers and Subjects With Pulmonary Disease

Led by Mario Castro, MD, MPH · Updated on 2026-05-06

260

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

416 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the usefulness of hyperpolarized (HP) 129Xe gas MRI for regional assessment of pulmonary function.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Hyperpolarized 129Xe MR Imaging of Lung Function in Healthy Volunteers and Subjects With Pulmonary Disease

Who Can Participate

Age: 3Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Healthy volunteers with no diagnosed lung conditions
  • Diagnosed pulmonary dysfunction confirmed by a physician for lung disease subjects
  • No acute worsening of lung function in the past 30 days for lung disease subjects
  • Ability to read and understand English or Spanish
  • Age between 18 and 80 years
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • MRI contraindicated based on MRI screening questionnaire
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Unable to fit into the 129Xe vest coil used for MRI
  • Unable to hold breath for 15-16 seconds
  • Unlikely to comply with imaging instructions
  • Oxygen saturation less than 88% on room air or supplemental oxygen
  • Cognitive deficits preventing consent
  • Institutionalization

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160

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Research Team

C

Cristal Monge

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

NA

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Number of Arms

1

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