Healthy Children and children with cystic fibrosis ages 10 months and older needed for research study.
15720
MRI as a Means to Measure Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis: Non-Invasive Imaging in Neonates and Young Children.
Radiology
Altes Talissa,
UVa Health System, Department of Radiology, seeks healthy children and children with cystic fibrosis ages 10 months and older for a research study. The purpose of the study is to look at how the air moves in the lungs using inhaled hyperpolarized helium gas with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The study involves spirometry and a physical exam along with the MRI with inhaled helium. The study involves one 2-4 hour visit. Study-related MRI, spirometry, and helium gas are provided free of charge. Compensation for study completion is $50 Contact Information: Joanne C. Gersbach, RN, CCRC PH: 434-243-6074 Email: jcg4j@virginia.edu IRB-HSR # 15720 Principal Investigator: Talissa Altes, MD
Pediatrics
Adult
Child
MRI study
Cystic Fibrosis
Healthy Subject Studies
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Radiology/Medical Imaging
Ill
No Compensation
Joanne Gersbach
jcg4j@virginia.edu
4342436074
