UVa Health System, Radiology Research Seeks volunteers with COPD (ages21-85) for a research study.

The purpose of the study is to determine the nature of abnormalities in COPD patients and to determine whether hyperpolarized gas, xenon-129, MRI can detect changes in lung function following commonly used, FDA-approved treatment for COPD.

The study may involve spirometry, 6 minute walk test, electrocardiogram (ECG), chest CT, finger stick and a physical exam along with the MRI with inhaled xenon gas, depending on your qualifications.
The study involves up to 4 study visits, each lasting from 2-3 hours.

Study-related drugs and tests including spirometry, 6 minute walk test, physical exam, chest CT, finger stick and MRI with xenon provided at no cost to the subjects