New MRI study aims to uncover hidden lung damage in COVID and chronic disease

NCT ID NCT04872309

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study uses special MRI scans with inhaled gases to see how lungs work in people with asthma, COPD, or COVID-19 (including Long COVID). Researchers will track up to 160 participants over several years to understand how these diseases change the lungs over time. The goal is to learn why some patients have trouble breathing and how to better treat them.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Academic Unit of Radiology, Univeristy of Sheffield

    Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2SJ, United Kingdom

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