Image and Model Based Analysis of Lung Disease

Completed · Early Phase 1

Conditions studied: Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to develop CT scanning and image analysis techniques to help define and measure several key properties of the pulmonary system that cannot be obtained by other tests or exams.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03764163

Run by

Eric A. Hoffman

People needed

341

Starts

1997-09-30

Expected to finish

2015-06-05

Last updated by the study team

2019-01-22

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 89. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Non smokers, age 20-29, 40-49, 60-69, 80-89, cannot have smoked more than 20 cigarettes in their lifetime
• Smokers, age 20-29, 40-49, 60-69, 80-89, currently smoking a minimum of 1 pack (20 cigarettes) per day, normal smokers and mild to moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

You may not qualify if…

• Allergies - no allergies to shellfish, eggs, iodine
• Medications - no medications (except for birth control) for in the 'normal' category
• No asthma - as self reported
• BMI (Body Mass Index) - must not exceed 32 or 100kg of weight
• No other radiology studies in the last 12 months
• No metal in lung field - no metal from larynx to stomach
• No known heart disease
• No known kidney disease or diabetes
• Must not be pregnant - subjects of childbearing potential with be given a urine pregnancy test

Where it is running

• University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics — Iowa City, Iowa, United States

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