New CT scan could sharpen lung valve surgery for emphysema
NCT ID NCT05816239
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special type of CT scan (dual-energy CT) can provide useful information for planning lung valve placement in people with emphysema. Researchers enrolled 13 adults who were already scheduled for the valve procedure. The goal was to see if the scan could measure changes in lung blood flow and function, potentially helping doctors place valves more accurately.
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 could show that dual-energy CT provides better images to guide lung valve placement, potentially improving outcomes for emphysema patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 13 participants. It only tests imaging, not a treatment, so any benefit is indirect and uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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