MRI scans reveal hidden lung blood vessel problems in COPD

NCT ID NCT04126616

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study used chest MRI scans to look at blood flow in the lungs of 30 people with COPD. The goal was to learn how blood vessels adapt during exercise and how this relates to disease progression. By better understanding these changes, researchers hope to improve care for COPD patients at risk of developing pulmonary hypertension.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve understanding of how blood vessels in the lungs adapt in COPD, potentially guiding future treatments for complications like pulmonary hypertension.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 30 participants. It does not test a treatment, so any insights are preliminary and may not lead directly to new therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille

Marseille, France

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