New study tests safer lung scans for cystic fibrosis patients

NCT ID NCT04644471

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two imaging methods—ultra-low-dose CT and lung MRI—for assessing lung damage in adults with cystic fibrosis. Researchers wanted to see if MRI could provide similar information to standard CT but without radiation. The study involved 185 participants and used the Helbich scoring system to measure disease severity.

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 safer, radiation-free imaging for monitoring cystic fibrosis lung disease.

What could go wrong

This is a completed diagnostic comparison study, not a treatment trial. The results may show that MRI is not as accurate as CT, limiting its use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cystic fibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cochin hospital

    Paris, 75014, France