CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation and Treatment Planning of Patients With PAP Using Thrive Ultra Short Echo Time MRI and CT

United States9 participantsStarted 2013-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is twofold: to assess routine cat scan (CT) imaging as a biomarker for removal of lipoprotein surfactant via lung lavage (where CT is the gold-standard imaging technique for density quantification), and to utilize a novel UTE MRI protocol to similarly quantify surfactant removal. This study will also serve to generate baseline scanning that may aid in developing analytical tools to evaluate and treat specific lung regions of patients with PAP.

Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Clinically diagnosed PAP scheduled for lung lavage with double lumen endoscopy. * Children patients ≥ 8 years of age * Adult patients ≤ 75 years of age * Medically stable as per the opinion of Bruce Trapnell, MD or Robert Wood, MD * Patient and or parent consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Standard MRI exclusion criteria as set forth by the CCHMC Division of Radiology * Pregnancy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Comparing MRI's images pre and post whole lung lavage

Timeframe: 24 hours before lung lavage and 24-48 hours after lung lavage

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02081092

SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-29

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