Measures of Respiratory Health (MRH)

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cystic Fibrosis

Anemia

Asthma

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02657837

1000051399

Ages 30-30
All Genders
Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The Lung Clearance Index, measured by multiple breath washout, is a measure of lung function that is considered a research tool in Canada as the device used to measure it is not approved by Health Canada. The study will assess lung function in patients undergoing routine lung function testing for clinical indications (Cystic Fibrosis and Other Respiratory Diseases). In addition, healthy controls of different ages will be asked to perform this lung function test to gain reference data that can be used to interpret LCI in patients with lung disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Participants with CF Inclusion criteria:

2.5 - 18 years of age at enrolment
Diagnosis of CF as evidenced by one or more clinical feature consistent with the CFphenotype or positive CF newborn screen AND one or more of the following criteria:
A documented sweat chloride ≥ 60 mEq/L by quantitative pilocarpine iontophoresis (QPIT)
A documented genotype with two disease-causing mutations in the CFTR gene
Informed consent by participant, parent, or legal guardian
Ability to perform technically acceptable MBW measurements

Exclusion

Exclusion criteria:

Physical findings at screening that would compromise the safety of the participant asjudged by the patient's most responsible physician
Requirement of supplementary oxygen to maintain an oxygen saturation above 95% Participants with other respiratory disease Inclusion criteria:
MD diagnosed lung disease and/or attending the Pulmonary Function Laboratory
2.5 - 18 years of age at enrollment
Informed consent by participant, parent, or legal guardian
Ability to perform technically acceptable MBW measurements Exclusion criteria:
Physical findings at screening that would compromise the safety of the participant orthe quality of the study data.
Requirement of supplementary oxygen to maintain an oxygen saturation above 95% Healthy Participants Inclusion criteria:
2.5 - 30 years of age at enrollment
Informed consent by participant, parent, or legal guardian
Ability to perform technically acceptable MBW measurements Exclusion criteria:
Physical findings at screening that would compromise the safety of the participant orthe quality of the study data.
Evidence of a chronic disease process such as lung disease

Study Design

January 01, 2016

December 01, 2024

Study Description

Functional abnormalities associated with lung disease such as cystic fibrosis (CF) occur in early childhood, but have historically gone undetected until the onset of clinical symptoms, at which point irreversible lung damage may have already occurred (1-3). Consequently, over the last ten years the focus of clinical care has shifted to early intervention and prevention of these structural changes. To facilitate early intervention there is a pressing need for surrogate markers of early obstructive lung disease that are also sensitive enough to detect treatment effects (4).

The Lung Clearance Index (LCI) is a promising marker for detecting early lung disease. The LCI is measured by multiple breath washout (MBW) and is an indicator of ventilation inhomogeneity. MBW is performed during quiet tidal breathing and requires minimal effort from patients. It is feasible in all age groups when adaptions are made for younger children.

While there are Health Canada licensed washout systems available that can determine LCI; these devices have not been adequately validated; thus their use in routine lung function testing is controversial. As part of an international effort to validate multiple breath washout testing to measure LCI, the specific device is licensed in Europe, but as of yet is not Health Canada approved. Thus, testing with this device is considered research. This study will utilize technology to assess lung function in patients undergoing routine lung function testing for clinical indications. In addition, healthy controls of different ages will be asked to perform this lung function test to gain reference data that can be used to interpret LCI in patients with lung disease.

Connect with a study center

The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8
Canada
Active - Recruiting

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