This study aims to evaluate a noninvasive magnetic resonance imaging technique using hyperpolarized xenon gas to measure lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and systemic sclerosis. Researchers will assess whether MRI measurements correlate with clinical measures of lung and vascular function.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
51
Hyperpolarized xenon gas is inhaled during MRI to evaluate lung ventilation and gas exchange.
Diagnostic Accuracy for Detection of Pulmonary Hypertension (sensitivity)
Sensitivity of pre-specified 129Xe MRI biomarkers for identifying pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension in participants with systemic sclerosis, using right-heart catheterization as the reference standard.
Time frame: Single study visit, Day 1
Diagnostic Accuracy for Detection of Pulmonary Hypertension (specificity)
Specificity of pre-specified 129Xe MRI biomarkers for identifying pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension in participants with systemic sclerosis, using right-heart catheterization as the reference standard.
Time frame: Single study visit, Day 1
RBC Oscillation Imaging Amplitude Defect Percentage
Percentage of lung volume exhibiting abnormal regional RBC oscillation amplitude as measured by hyperpolarized 129Xe MRI.
Time frame: Single study visit, Day 1
Whole-Lung RBC Chemical Shift
Mean frequency difference between the center of the RBC resonance and the alveolar gas resonance.
Time frame: Single study visit, Day 1
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