Evaluation of Physiologic Parameters to Study the Mechanism of Action of the Lung Volume Reduction Coil in Subjects With Homogeneous Emphysema
Emphysema
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Emphysema focused on measuring LVRS (Lung Volume Reduction Surgery), LVRC (Lung Volume Reduction Coil), Emphysema, coil, RePneu
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Subject > 35 years of age CT scan indicates homogeneous emphysema Subject has stopped smoking for a minimum of 6 months prior Subject (and legal guardian if applicable) read, understood and signed the Informed Consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
Subject has a history of recurrent clinically significant respiratory infection Subject has uncontrolled pulmonary hypertension Subject has evidence of other disease that may compromise survival such as lung cancer, renal failure, etc Subject is pregnant or lactating Subject has an inability to tolerate bronchoscopy Subject has clinically significant bronchiectasis Subject has giant bullae Subject has had previous LVR surgery, lung transplant or lobectomy Subject has been involved in other pulmonary drug studies with 30 days prior Subject has other condition that would interfere with completion of study, follow up assessments or that would adversely affect outcomes
Sites / Locations
- University Medical Center Groningen - UMCG
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
LVRC Treatment