Endoscopic treatment for airway narrowing with a silicone stent
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a procedure to open a narrowed airway using a silicone stent. It may help people who have trouble breathing or frequent lung infections due to a blockage in the windpipe.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have a non-cancer blockage in your windpipe that causes significant shortness of breath or lung infections.
- Your doctor believes a silicone stent can help, and the lung tissue beyond the blockage is healthy.
- You have a personal phone for remote check-ups.
- You agree to participate and have health insurance.
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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