New MRI technique uses inhaled gases to see lung function

NCT ID NCT04726618

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study worked on improving MRI scans of the lungs by having healthy volunteers inhale special tracer gases. The goal was to create clearer images of how the lungs work, not to treat any disease. The study involved 24 healthy people aged 6 to 75 and focused on developing better imaging methods and hardware.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 0A4, Canada

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