Lung valve treatment may ease daily chores for emphysema patients
NCT ID NCT06702072
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 20 people with severe emphysema who are scheduled to receive endobronchial valves. Researchers will measure how much oxygen patients use during everyday activities before and six months after the procedure. The goal is to see if the treatment reduces the physical effort needed for daily tasks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show that valve treatment makes daily activities easier for people with severe emphysema.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures changes, so it cannot prove the treatment works or is safe.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Medical Center Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, 9713 GZ, Netherlands
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