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Lung Volume Reduction Via Coils in Patients With COPD

NCT02246569 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2015-11-20

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

For patients with emphysema lung volume reduction (ELVR) could be an expedient approach for the reduction of distension of the lung. ELVR may be performed using RePneu® Coils. After the insertion of the coils distended lung sections shrink so that healthy parts can expand.

In the present study investigators intend to examine, whether the insertion of the coils improves diaphragm function and force of the breathing muscles. Investigators hypothesize that reduction of lung volume eliminates or reduces flattening of the diaphragm and relieves breathing muscles, respectively respiratory pump, which aims to reduce dyspnea.

Conditions

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • RWTH Aachen University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Michael Dreher, Univ.-Prof. · RWTH University Hospital MK1

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-10-31
Primary Completion
2016-09-30
Completion
2016-09-30

Countries

  • Germany

Study Locations

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