Breath-Taking MRI reveals how air moves in diseased lungs

NCT ID NCT02154568

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study used a special MRI with helium gas to measure how fast air moves in the windpipe of healthy people and those with lung diseases like COPD. The goal was to gather real measurements to improve computer models that predict airflow problems. 24 adults took part in this observational study.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Snyder Translation Fontaine Research Center 480 Ray C. Hunt Drive

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

  • University of Virginia Health System

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

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