Hyperpolarized Noble Gas MR Imaging for Pulmonary Disorders

• Status: Terminated
• Trial end date: 2011-04-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of Hyperpolarized Helium-3 gas in MR imaging in COPD, asthmatics, CF and healthy volunteers.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Are male or female and are 5 years or older

• Consent/assent from the patient

• Have been diagnosed with a pulmonary disease such as COPD, Asthma, or cystic fibrosis. OR Healthy Individuals.

• Must be able to hold their breath for up to 15 seconds

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have any contraindications to an MR exam such as a pace-maker, metallic cardiac valves, magnetic material (i.e., surgical clips) implanted electronic infusion pumps or any other conditions that would preclude proximity to a strong magnetic field;

• Are undergoing the MR exam in an emergency situation

• Are pregnant or become pregnant at any point within the study time.

• People with psychiatric disorders will be excluded from the study.

• Are claustrophobic and can not tolerate the imaging.

• Uses supplemental oxygen