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Study Summary
This trial is testing the accuracy of computer models that simulate airflow in the lungs of patients with lung disease.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- My age is within 3 years of the other participants.I have chronic shortness of breath.Both healthy individuals and those with COPD should have similar physical body measurements.Your height is close to the same as the other person (within 3-4 inches).Healthy subjects must have normal lung function tests, with FEV1 and FVC values both being higher than 90% of what is expected.My height matches the study's requirements.I experience chronic shortness of breath.You have a normal chest x-ray.Your lung function tests show signs of obstruction and your FEV1 is between 30% and 50% of what is expected.I have a lung condition.My chest X-ray shows lung over-expansion but is otherwise normal.I have never smoked and have no lung problems or symptoms.You might feel very uncomfortable in small or enclosed spaces.Your chest is too big to fit inside the MRI machine.You have a condition that makes it unsafe for you to have an MRI scan.
- Group 1: Hyperpolarized helium MRI of the chest
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is this research endeavor currently looking for participants?
"This medical trial is currently not enrolling new patients. It was initially posted on November 1st 2013, but the details were last updated over four months ago. For those who are seeking alternative studies, 1113 clinical trials for chronic obstructive airway disease and two hyperpolarized helium MRI of the chest studies are still actively recruiting participants."
How many participants is the clinical trial recruiting?
"Unfortunately, patient recruitment for this clinical trial has been closed. It was initially posted on November 1st 2013 and last edited on March 4th 2022. However, there are 1113 ongoing trials related to chronic obstructive airway disease and 2 studies with hyperpolarized helium MRI of the chest that still need patients."
Are there any documented experiments involving hyperpolarized helium MRI of the chest apart from this clinical trial?
"At present, there are 2 active clinical trials for hyperpolarized helium MRI of the chest with 0 ongoing Phase 3 studies. Primarily situated in Thunder Bay, Ontario, these two locations conduct research involving this particular modality."
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