High-resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) Evaluation of Airway Distensibility in Lung Transplant Recipients
Information source: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
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Condition(s) targeted: Lung Transplant
Phase: N/A
Status: Recruiting
Sponsored by: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Alexander G Duarte, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: University of Texas
Overall contact: Alexander G Duarte, MD, Phone: 409-772-2436, Email: aduarte@utmb.edu
Summary
Lung and heart-lung recipients at the University of Texas Medical Branch who have
participated in the "Assessment of Cough Reflex in Lung Transplant Recipients" study who
meet the specific study inclusion/exclusion criteria will have one study visit where they
will undergo lung volume measurements, followed by high resolution CT scan of the lungs
within 2 hours. After the initial CT scan, patients will be given a standard dose of
Atrovent, followed thirty minutes later by repeat lung volume measurements and CT scan.
Clinical Details
Official title: High Resolution Computed Tomographic Evaluation of Airway Distensibility in Lung Transplant Recipients: A Pilot Study
Study design: Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Primary outcome: Spirometry changes
Secondary outcome: Lung volumes
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: N/A.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- lung transplant recipients >18 years of age
- at least 12 months or greater from time of transplantation
Exclusion Criteria:
- hemodynamic instability
- hypoxemia
- pneumonia
- moderate or large pleural effusion
- clinical evidence of acute rejection
Locations and Contacts
Alexander G Duarte, MD, Phone: 409-772-2436, Email: aduarte@utmb.edu
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555, United States; Recruiting Alexander G Duarte, MD, Phone: 409-772-2436, Email: aduarte@utmb.edu
Additional Information
Starting date: August 2007
Last updated: May 27, 2014
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