Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:54 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:54 AM
NCT ID:
NCT01457833
Brief Summary:
Patients with advanced heterogeneous emphysema experience improvement in clinical outcomes in the same way following either implantation of endobronchial valves or intrabronchial valves.
Detailed Description:
Patient enrollment and data acquisition is to be carried out on a prospective basis. It is planned to enroll a total of 50 patients with advanced heterogeneous emphysema. After decision to undertake endoscopic lung volume reduction by valve implantation patients will be randomised to two treatment arms. 25 patients receive unilateral IBV treatment or unilateral EBV treatment in each case. All patients will undergo treatment at one study centre in Heidelberg.
Study:
NCT01457833
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01457833