Endobronchial valves and blood patch for air leaks
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a two-step procedure that uses small valves and a blood patch to close persistent air leaks in the lung. It could be an option for people who cannot have or don't want surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a persistent air leak (air escaping from your lung for more than a few days).
- The air leak may be from surgery, injury, or lung disease.
- You are not able to have surgery to fix the leak, or you have chosen not to have surgery.
- You haven't taken part in other experimental treatments for your air leak.
- You are healthy enough to have a bronchoscopy (a tube test through your mouth or nose into your lungs).
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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