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Longitudinal Study of Xenon-129 MRI Imaging Effects of Cannabis Smoking
Sponsor: Western University, Canada
Summary
This is a longitudinal study of the long-term health impact of cannabis smoking on the lungs. Participants will be followed over a period of 3 years, and impacts of cannabis smoking on the lungs will be measured with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using hyperpolarized xenon-129 gas, pulmonary function tests, exercise capacity, computed tomography images and questionnaires.
Official title: Longitudinal Study of Xenon-129 MRI Imaging of Effects of Cannabis Smoking on Lung Structure and Function
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2022-06-01
Completion Date
2030-12-01
Last Updated
2025-08-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Hyperpolarized Xenon-129 MRI of the lungs
Participants will be imaged using MRI using hyperpolarized xenon-129 gas as a contrast gas
Computed Tomography (CT)
Participants will undergo a CT scan of the thoracic cavity
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
Participants will have their lung function evaluated using PFTs
Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
Participants \>35 years of age will perform the six minute walk test as a measure of exercise capacity
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)
Participants \<35 will perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing as a measure of exercise capacity
Sputum analysis
Participants will provide a sputum sample that will be analysed for eosinophils
Blood analysis
Participants will have their blood drawn and analysed for eosinophil count.
Locations (1)
Robarts Research Institute; The University of Western Ontario; London Health Sciences Centre
London, Ontario, Canada