Lung valves could starve Drug-Resistant TB cavities
Disease control
Not yet recruiting
This study tests whether placing one-way valves in the lungs can shrink cavities caused by drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) or nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections. The valves block airflow into the cavity, creating a low-oxygen environment that may slow or stop bacterial…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC