Pulsed electric field for chronic bronchitis
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new treatment that uses brief electric pulses to clear blocked airways in people with chronic bronchitis. It might help if you have a long-term cough with mucus and standard medicines aren't enough.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 35 to 80 years
- Long-term cough with mucus for at least 3 months in each of the past 2 years
- Significant symptoms that affect daily life
- Lung function tests show airflow limitation
- On a regular inhaled medication (like a bronchodilator) for at least 8 weeks
- Able to safely have two bronchoscopies under anesthesia
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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