Evaluation of Ventilation Defects Downstream of Mucus Plugs in Patients With Muco-Obstructive Lun… (NCT06985225) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Ventilation Defects Downstream of Mucus Plugs in Patients With Muco-Obstructive Lung Disease
United States8 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
In this study, xenon MRI will be used to evaluate regional functional consequences of mucus plugs in the lungs of patients with muco-obstructive pulmonary disease. Mucus plugs will be identified using CT imaging, and xenon MRI will be used to evaluate ventilation and gas exchange impairments in regions of the lungs corresponding to the airways downstream of mucus plugs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adequate completion of informed consent process with written documentation
* Patients 18 - 65 years old
* • Physician diagnosis of muco-obstructive pulmonary disease, including cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis for \> 1 year
* Able to perform reproducible spirometry according to ATS criteria based on clinical PFTs.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Respiratory tract infection within the 4 weeks prior to Visit 1
* Body mass index (BMI) \> 30 at Visit 1
* One-time doses such as intra-articular injections require a 4-week washout prior to Visit 1
* ER visit related to pulmonary condition within the previous 4 weeks of Visit 1
* Significant concomitant medical illness, including (but not limited to) heart disease, cancer, uncontrolled diabetes, other chronic lung diseases (determined by the Investigator.)
* Resting O2 saturation \<90% with maximum supplemental O2 delivered by nasal canula
* Positive urine pregnancy test
* Participation in an intervention study (including bronchoscopy) or use of investigative drugs within the past 30 days or plans to enroll in such a trial during the study
* Unable or unlikely to complete study assessments in the opinion of the Investigator
* Study intervention poses undue risk to patient in the opinion of the Investigator
* Conditions that will prohibit MRI scanning determined by the MRI safety screening.
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?
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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.