New MRI scans aim to unlock secrets of lung disease and long COVID
NCT ID NCT04872309
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses special MRI scans with inhaled gases to see how lungs work in people with asthma, COPD, or COVID-19. Researchers will follow up to 160 participants over several years to track changes in lung function. The goal is to better understand why some patients struggle with oxygen therapy and whether COVID-19 causes lasting lung damage.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could improve how doctors track lung disease progression and understand long-term effects of COVID-19.
What could go wrong
This is an observational imaging study, not a treatment trial. It is currently suspended, and results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Academic Unit of Radiology, Univeristy of Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2SJ, United Kingdom