Helium-3 MRI reveals hidden airflow secrets in lungs
NCT ID NCT02154568
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses a special MRI technique with inhaled helium-3 gas to measure how fast air moves through the windpipe and lungs. Researchers will compare airflow in healthy volunteers and people with COPD or constrictive bronchitis. The goal is to gather real-world data to improve computer models that predict breathing problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
hyperpolarized helium-3 gas
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand and predict airflow problems in lung diseases like COPD, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment planning.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring airflow, not testing a treatment. The results may not directly lead to new therapies or apply to all patients with lung disease.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Snyder Translation Fontaine Research Center 480 Ray C. Hunt Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States