Breathing in xenon: a new MRI method to map lung function
NCT ID NCT01280994
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a special MRI technique that uses a harmless xenon gas to create detailed images of lung function. Researchers will compare healthy volunteers and people with interstitial lung disease to see if the method can detect problems with air flow, lung structure, and gas exchange. The goal is to develop a safer, more informative way to assess lung health without radiation.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Hyperpolarized 129Xenon Gas
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new, non-invasive way to assess lung function and diagnose lung diseases like fibrosis and emphysema more accurately.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study focused on developing the imaging technique, not on treating disease. It may not lead to a direct treatment or benefit for participants.
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Duke University Medical Center
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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