Can MRI replace CT scans for lung fibrosis in scleroderma?
NCT ID NCT03207997
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special MRI technique can measure lung stiffness in people with scleroderma, a disease that often causes lung scarring. Researchers enrolled 24 adults and compared MRI results to standard lung function tests. The goal was to see if MRI could offer a safer, radiation-free way to track lung damage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a safer, radiation-free way to monitor lung scarring in scleroderma patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The MRI technique is still experimental and not yet ready for routine use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, Paris, 75014, France
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