Lung valve treatment for severe COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether placing tiny valves in the airways can help people with severe COPD breathe easier. It is for people who still have trouble breathing despite quitting smoking and completing pulmonary rehab.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with COPD by a doctor
- You are between 40 and 85 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less
- Your lung function tests show very severe COPD, but you still have some lung capacity
- You have not smoked for at least 4 months
- You walk between 100 and 500 meters in 6 minutes after completing pulmonary rehab
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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