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MRI in BPD Subjects

MRI for Quantitative Measurement of Pulmonary Growth and Development in Term and Extremely Pre-Term Babies in the BPD Center of Excellence

Who can join

4 Months · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

* any term age NICU patient

Exclusion Criteria:

* \- ECMO,
* Evidence of congenital diseases that may affect lung development, such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia,
* Suspected muscular dystrophy or neurologic disorder that may affect lung development.
* Significant genetic or chromosomal abnormalities that may affect lung development
* Evidence of any respiratory infection at the time of imaging (imaging may be rescheduled for a common viral infection such as a cold).
* Standard MRI exclusion criteria as set forth by the CCHMC Department of Radiology. This includes any contraindications from tracheostomy tubes that are not MR compatible.

About the study

The investigators are wanting to learn more about early development of the lungs and to help them better understand prematurity and the development of a breathing disorder call BPD (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia)

What is being tested

• NICU MRI (diagnostic test)
• Polysomnography (diagnostic test)

Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Participants: 160 · Started: May 4, 2018

Contact the study team

• Megan Schmitt · Phone: (513) 636-9348
• Ashley Bordon, MS · Phone: 5136360143

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT03657693

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.