Characterizing Matrix Metalloproteinase-12 (MMP12) in Sputum

RecruitingOBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment

45

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

November 29, 2022

Primary Completion Date

January 31, 2025

Study Completion Date

January 31, 2025

Conditions
Emphysema
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Hyperpolarized 129Xe (Xenon) diffusion-weighted MRI

Participants will inhale a one litre gas mixture containing hyperpolarized 129Xe mixed with nitrogen (N2) or helium (4He) from a one litre dose bag. Breath-hold will be up to 16 seconds

Trial Locations (1)

L8N 4A6

RECRUITING

Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton

Sponsors
All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Foresee Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

INDUSTRY

lead

McMaster University

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