Status:

COMPLETED

Endobronchial Valve for Emphysema Palliation Trial (VENT)

Lead Sponsor:

Emphasys Medical

Conditions:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Emphysema

Eligibility:

All Genders

40-75 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of the Emphasys Endobronchial Valve (EBV) and procedure (with pulmonary rehabilitation) compared to optimal medical management (with pulm...

Detailed Description

Background: Emphysema, caused primarily by smoking, is characterized by the gradual, irreversible breakdown of tissue and loss of elastic recoil within the lungs, causing them to lose the ability to ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosed by high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) with eligible heterogeneous disease distribution
  • Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) \< 45% predicted
  • Total lung capacity (TLC) \> 100% predicted
  • Residual volume (RV) \> 150% predicted
  • Post rehabilitation 6 minute walk test \> 140m
  • Non-smoking for 4 months

Exclusion

  • Prior lung transplant, LVRS, median sternotomy, bullectomy or lobectomy
  • History of recurrent respiratory infections
  • Evidence of large bullae (\>30% of either lung) in a non-target lobe
  • FEV1 \< 15% predicted
  • Diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) \< 20% predicted

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

270 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00129584

Start Date

January 1 2004

Last Update

August 18 2009

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