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Study of Biological Responses to Explanted Endobronchial Lung Valves in Patients with Emphysema or COPD
Led by University Medical Center Groningen · Updated on 2024-06-14
150
Participants Needed
1
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating the biological processes that affect the effectiveness and lasting benefit of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction BLVR treatment using endobronchial valves EBVs in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD or emphysema. This study aims to understand how tissue reactions like granulation and fibrosis around the implanted valves influence the treatment outcomes. The research is observational and focuses on the interaction between the lung tissue and the implanted device.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Biological Investigation of Explanted Endobronchial Lung Valves Study
Research Team
D
Dirk-Jan Slebos, MD PhD
J
Jorine Hartman, PhD
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