New MRI technique could better track lung treatment success
NCT ID NCT04855305
First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested a special MRI technique using a harmless gas to see how well it can show changes in the lungs of people with interstitial lung disease. Researchers worked with 46 volunteers to find the best way to use this scan. The goal is to create a standard method that doctors can use to monitor if treatments are working.
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Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Hyperpolarized 129Xe gas
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve how doctors monitor lung disease treatment using a non-invasive MRI technique.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study focused on refining imaging methods, not testing a treatment. The technique may not prove reliable enough for widespread use.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.