The Hospital For Sick Children
Clinical trials sponsored by The Hospital For Sick Children, explained in plain language.
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New scan could catch lung transplant rejection before It's too late
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether a special type of MRI scan using xenon gas could detect signs of chronic lung rejection in transplant patients earlier than current tests. Researchers aimed to scan lung transplant recipients, comparing those with and without signs of rejection, to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Scientists test new 'Breathable' MRI tech for safer lung scans
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to develop new MRI hardware and software that uses safe, inhaled tracer gases to take pictures of lung function. The goal was to create clearer images without using harmful radiation, which could help doctors better understand lung health in the future. The study…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Scientists test inhaled gas to see inside lungs and brain with MRI
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to test new MRI hardware and software that uses a safe, inhaled xenon gas to take pictures of the lungs and brain. Healthy adult volunteers will have scans to see if this method produces clear images. The goal is to gather knowledge to improve future imaging techn…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC