Helium MRI reveals how air moves in diseased lungs
NCT ID NCT02154568
First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study used a special MRI technique with inhaled helium to measure how fast air moves through the windpipe. Researchers compared 24 healthy volunteers and people with COPD or constrictive bronchitis. The goal was to gather real data to improve computer models that predict airflow problems in lung disease.
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Snyder Translation Fontaine Research Center 480 Ray C. Hunt Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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