Lung valve treatment for severe COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests tiny valves placed in your airways to see if they improve your heart and muscle function over the long term. It's for people with severe COPD (chronic lung disease) and significant emphysema damage.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Your breathing test results show severe airflow blockage and over-inflated lungs
- Your emphysema damage covers more than half of your lungs
- You've stopped smoking for at least 6 months
- You have significant symptoms (scored on a COPD questionnaire)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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