The Hospital For Sick Children
Clinical trials sponsored by The Hospital For Sick Children, explained in plain language.
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Breathing in a special gas could make MRI scans sharper
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a new way to take pictures of the lungs and brain using MRI and a special gas called xenon. Healthy adults aged 18 to 75 breathed in the gas and then had an MRI scan. The goal was to see if this method could produce clear images without using X-rays or radiation…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:59 UTC
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New MRI technique aims to see lungs more clearly with inhaled gases
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested new ways to take pictures of the lungs using MRI with special inhaled gases. Researchers wanted to see if these gases could create clearer images of how the lungs work. Healthy volunteers aged 6 to 75 took part. The study focused on improving the technology, not…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:55 UTC
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New MRI scan could spot lung rejection early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a new type of MRI (called hyperpolarized 129Xe MRI) to see if it could safely and effectively show how well lungs are working after a double lung transplant. Researchers wanted to find early signs of chronic rejection without needing a biopsy. The study planned …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC