Breathing in xenon: a new way to see lung health without X-Rays?
NCT ID NCT02272049
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a special MRI technique that uses inhaled xenon gas to create detailed images of lung function. Researchers want to see how well it works in healthy children and adults, as well as in people with various breathing problems. Participants will inhale the gas and hold their breath for up to 16 seconds during the scan. The goal is to find a safer, radiation-free way to assess lung health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hyperpolarized 129 Xenon gas
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safer, more detailed way to measure lung function without radiation, helping doctors better diagnose and monitor respiratory diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase study focused on imaging, not treatment. The technique may not prove reliable enough for routine use, and some people may have trouble holding their breath for the scan.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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