Lung MRI and Allergic Broncho-pulmonary Aspergillosis in Cystic Fibrosis (NCT02853175) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Lung MRI and Allergic Broncho-pulmonary Aspergillosis in Cystic Fibrosis
France240 participantsStarted 2014-01
Plain-language summary
In this diagnostic study, the aim is at evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) to detect allergic broncho-pulmonary aspergillosis in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Cystic fibrosis proven by sweat chloride and genetic tests
* Age superior or equal to 6 year-old
* Diagnosis of ABPA available on the basis of the criteria by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Consensus Conference
* No contraindication to perform MRI
Non-Inclusion Criteria:
. Age inferior to 6-year-old
* Cystic fibrosis not proven
* ABPA status not documented
* MRI contraindications: Pregancy, Magnetically activated implanted devices (cardiac pacemakers, insulin pumps, neurostimulators, cochlear implants...), metal inside the eye or the brain (aneurysm clip, ocular foreign body not compatible with MRI), cardiac valvular prothesis not compatible with MRI, subject with claustrophobia.
Exclusion Criteria: None
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
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Diagnostic accuracy of lung MRI for ABPA in CF owing to increased T1 and decreased T2 signal intensity of mucus
Timeframe: From date of inclusion until the date of final ABPA status diagnosis, assessed up to 12 months