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New lung valves aim to help emphysema patients breathe easier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called the Spiration Valve System for people with severe emphysema, a lung disease that makes breathing very hard. The valves are placed in the lungs to help air move better. Researchers will follow 150 adults for up to 3 years to see if the treatme…
Matched conditions: EMPHYSEMA
Sponsor: Olympus Corporation of the Americas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:33 UTC
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New clinic targets muscle loss in COPD patients to cut hospital stays
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new clinic designed to find and treat muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with COPD. About 80 adults hospitalized for COPD will join a team of lung doctors, nurses, and a pharmacist who will use CT scans and other tests to diagnose muscle loss and provide target…
Matched conditions: EMPHYSEMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:33 UTC
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New lung implant could ease breathing for emphysema patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called the IAB 50 Flex, an implant designed to help people with severe emphysema or COPD breathe easier. About 20 adults will receive the implant at two hospitals. The main goal is to check for serious side effects within 90 days.
Matched conditions: EMPHYSEMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pulmair Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Artificial bronchus implant could be a lifeline for severe emphysema patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called an implantable artificial bronchus (IAB) for people with severe emphysema or COPD. The goal is to see if the device can improve lung function and make breathing easier. About 60 adults who have trouble breathing despite stable treatment will r…
Matched conditions: EMPHYSEMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pulmair Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:52 UTC
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New airway implant aims to free trapped air in emphysema patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a permanent implant called the Apreo BREATHE system, which props open airways to release trapped air in the lungs of people with COPD and emphysema. The goal is to improve breathing and quality of life. Up to 250 adults aged 40-84 who still have shortness of brea…
Matched conditions: EMPHYSEMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Apreo Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:23 UTC
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Tiny lung valves may boost muscle power in emphysema patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores how a lung treatment called endobronchial valves (EBV) changes leg muscle function in people with severe emphysema. Researchers will measure muscle energy and structure before and 6 months after valve placement using MRI scans and small muscle samples. The goa…
Matched conditions: EMPHYSEMA
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of emphysema
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a research registry of up to 3,000 people with emphysema or COPD, plus a control group without lung disease. Participants provide DNA, lung function tests, and medical history to help researchers better understand the disease and identify candidates for fut…
Matched conditions: EMPHYSEMA
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC