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Effects of Bronchodilation on CT Parameters Reflecting Airways Remodelling, and Pulmonary Emphysema Extent: Comparisons Between CT Scans Obtained Before and After Bronchodilation and Relationships With Pulmonary Function Tests.
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Chest CT scan for COPD and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
CT studies considering bronchial dimensions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were conducted without control of bronchodilation. Some data however suggest that total lung capacity (CT scan is performed after full inspiration) is increased in individuals affected by chronic or spontaneous bronchoconstriction and may decrease after bronchodilatation. Furthermore, no study has assessed the effect of bronchodilation on CT scans parameters reflecting airway remodelling and emphysema extent in COPD patients. This is a prospective study whose purpose is to assess the effect of bronchodilation on lung CT scan and pulmonary function testing (PFT) in COPD patients.
Study Details
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Supine CT scan after full inspiration. Acquisition parameters: (Topogram 35 mA 120 kV 512 mm length) * 90 quality ref mAs with care-dose ON * 120 kV * Pitch 1.4 * Rotation time 0.33 s * Acquired images 64 x 0.6 mm