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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT01280994

NCT01280994 Hyperpolarized 129Xe MRI for Imaging Pulmonary Function

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NCT ID NCT01280994
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Bastiaan Driehuys
Condition Interstitial Lung Disease
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 445 participants
Start Date 2011-01
Primary Completion 2030-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Hyperpolarized 129Xenon Gas

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 445 participants in total. It began in 2011-01 with a primary completion date of 2030-12.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the usefulness of MRI using 129Xe gas for regional assessment of pulmonary function. Specifically, three forms of 129Xe MRI contrast will be the investigators focus - 1) imaging of the 129Xe ventilation distribution, 2) imaging the alveolar microstructure via the 129Xe apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), and 3) imaging 129Xe that dissolves in the pulmonary blood and tissues upon inhalation. Such imaging of 129Xe gas transfer is expected to be uniquely sensitive to pathologies affecting gas exchange (fibrosis, emphysema, pulmonary hypertension) and provide new insights regarding the normal resting heterogeneity of pulmonary gas exchange.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Control Subjects 1. Subject has no diagnosed pulmonary conditions 2. Subject has not smoked in the previous 5 years. 3. Smoking history, if any, is less than or equal to 5 pack-years. Inclusion Criteria for Subjects with lung disease 1. Subject has a diagnosis of pulmonary dysfunction made by a physician 2. No acute worsening of pulmonary function in the past 30 days Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subject is less than 18 years old 2. MRI is contraindicated based on responses to MRI screening questionaire 3. Subject is pregnant or lactating 4. Respiratory illness of a bacterial or viral etiology within 30 days of MRI 5. Subject has received an investigational medicinal product (not including 129Xe) within 30 days of MRI 6. Subject has any form of known cardiac arrhythmia 7. Subject does not fit into 129Xe vest coil used for MRI 8. Subject cannot hold his/her breath for 15 seconds 9. Subject deemed unlikely to be able to comply with instructions during imaging

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jennifer Korzekwinski

✉ jennifer.korzekwinski@duke.edu

📞 919-681-7362

Principal Investigator

Joseph Mammarappallil, M.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Duke University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT01280994 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Interstitial Lung Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT01280994 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT01280994 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT01280994 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jennifer.korzekwinski@duke.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT01280994 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Durham, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT01280994 clinical trial?

NCT01280994 is sponsored by Bastiaan Driehuys. The principal investigator is Joseph Mammarappallil, M.D. at Duke University. The trial plans to enroll 445 participants.

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