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Regional lung ventilation in children via X-ray Velocimetry (XV)

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases
Human Genetics and Inherited Disorders - Cystic fibrosis
Registration Number
ACTRN12623000109606
Lead Sponsor
Women's and Children's Hospital, Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 3-18 years, male or female
2. CT scan performed within last 3 months or scheduled for clinical CT scan
3. Belong to one of the following arms:
Arm 1 - Control
Arm 2 - Cystic Fibrosis

Exclusion Criteria

1. Currently receiving mechanical ventilation, intensive or other critical care
2, Contraindication to ionizing radiation
3. Pre-existing lung disease in Arm 1 - Control patients, e.g. asthma, interstitial lung disease, etc
4. Urgent clinical treatment precluding XV imaging
5. Inability to comply and remain still for periods of 30 seconds for the five XV image acquisitions
6. Unable to perform standard lung function testing

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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