One vs both lungs surgery for emphysema
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares removing damaged parts of one lung versus both lungs to help people with severe COPD breathe better. It looks at which approach gives better results with fewer risks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have COPD that is moderate to severe and not well controlled with medication
- You have suitable damage in both lungs that can be surgically removed
- You have not smoked for at least 6 months before surgery
- You can walk without needing a walker or wheelchair and do not live in a nursing home
- You have no serious heart or lung conditions, like pulmonary hypertension or frequent infections
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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