Scientists use helium scans to map how air moves in diseased lungs
NCT ID NCT02154568
Summary
This study aimed to measure how air flows through the lungs of healthy people and those with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Researchers used a special MRI scan with inhaled helium gas to create detailed airflow maps. The data helps validate computer models that predict airflow problems in lung diseases, which could improve future diagnosis and treatment planning.
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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
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