Breathing new life into lung monitoring: MRI with inhaled gas tracks cystic fibrosis

NCT ID NCT06057714

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new MRI method that uses an inhaled gas to create detailed images of lung ventilation in people with cystic fibrosis. Researchers will track 30 adults with mild lung disease over a year, comparing the MRI results to standard breathing tests. The goal is to see if this technique can better detect changes in lung function, especially during flare-ups.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Perfluoropropane (PFP) gas

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new, more detailed way to monitor lung health in cystic fibrosis, helping doctors detect problems earlier.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage imaging study with no direct treatment benefit. The new MRI method may not prove more useful than existing tests.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cystic fibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

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