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Novel Pulmonary Imaging of Lung Structure and Function in E-cigarette Smokers
Sponsor: Western University, Canada
Summary
This is a longitudinal study of the long-term health impact of e-cigarette smoking on the lungs. Participants will be followed over a period of 5 years, and impacts of e-cigarette 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: Novel Pulmonary Imaging of Lung Structure and Function in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic E-cigarette Smokers
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2023-01-17
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2025-08-14
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
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 (PFT)
Participants will have their lung function evaluated using PFT
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)
Participants 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.
Questionnaires
Participants will complete questionnaires to assess activity related dyspnea, respiratory symptoms and health status impairment and respiratory related quality of life.
Locations (1)
Robarts Research Institute; The University of Western Ontario; London Health Sciences Centre
London, Ontario, Canada