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Pulmonary EmphysemaNCT01457833

Implantation of Endobronchial Valves Versus Intrabronchial Valves in Patients With Severe Heterogeneous Emphysema

A study testing EBV implantation and IBV implantation in people with Pulmonary Emphysema, run by Heidelberg University at 1 site in Germany.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Patients with advanced heterogeneous emphysema experience improvement in clinical outcomes in the same way following either implantation of endobronchial valves or intrabronchial valves. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Pulmonary Emphysema
What is being tested?
EBV implantation and IBV implantation
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Aug 2011to 1 May 2012
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 30 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • pulmonary function: FEV1 < 45 %, RV > 150 %, TLC > 100 %
  • heterogeneous emphysema

Who cannot join

  • homogeneous emphysema
  • significant bronchiectasis
  • severe concomitant diseases
  • pregnancy

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site
  • Thoraxklinik Heidelberg

    Heidelberg, 69126

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About this study

Official title: Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction by Implantation of Endobronchial Valves (EBV) vs. Intrabronchial Valves (IBV) in Patients With Severe Heterogeneous Emphysema

Patients with advanced heterogeneous emphysema experience improvement in clinical outcomes in the same way following either implantation of endobronchial valves or intrabronchial valves.

Read the detailed description

Patient enrollment and data acquisition is to be carried out on a prospective basis. It is planned to enroll a total of 50 patients with advanced heterogeneous emphysema. After decision to undertake endoscopic lung volume reduction by valve implantation patients will be randomised to two treatment arms. 25 patients receive unilateral IBV treatment or unilateral EBV treatment in each case. All patients will undergo treatment at one study centre in Heidelberg.

Being tested
EBV implantation, IBV implantation
Medical subject headings
Pulmonary Emphysema

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • EBV implantationDevice

    Also called (Zephyr EBV)

    In severe cases of COPD even optimum treatment involving bronchodilatation with drugs, physical training and possibly oxygen therapy is unable to influence exercise capacity and the perception of dyspnoea to a sufficient extent. Given the assumption that the elastic recoil of the small airways can be improved by a reduction in lung volume and pulmonary function overall by more ergonomic breathing mechanics and diaphragm function, various endoscopic procedures for lung volume reduction are available. The most advanced technique is the implantation of valves. The one-way mechanism of these valves allows air to be expelled during exspiration without any influx of air during inspiration.

  • IBV implantationDevice

    Also called (Spiration IBV)

    In severe cases of COPD even optimum treatment involving bronchodilatation with drugs, physical training and possibly oxygen therapy is unable to influence exercise capacity and the perception of dyspnoea to a sufficient extent. Given the assumption that the elastic recoil of the small airways can be improved by a reduction in lung volume and pulmonary function overall by more ergonomic breathing mechanics and diaphragm function, various endoscopic procedures for lung volume reduction are available. The most advanced technique is the implantation of valves. The one-way mechanism of these valves allows air to be expelled during exspiration without any influx of air during inspiration.

Study groups in NCT01457833
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Endobronchial valves (EBV)Active comparatorComplete occlusion of one emphysematous destroyed lobe by implantation of endobronchial valves
Receives: Device: EBV implantation
Intrabronchial valves (IBV)Active comparatorComplete occlusion of one emphysematous destroyed lobe by implantation of intrabronchial valves
Receives: Device: IBV implantation

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Improvement in pulmonary function (FEV1 and RV/TLC)

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Number of severe adverse events

    Measured: 6 months

  2. Evaluation of valve migration rate

    Measured: 6 months

  3. Average changes in pulmonary function (FEV1, IVC, RV, TLC, RV/TLC)

    Measured: 6 months

  4. Average changes in 6-minute-walk-distance

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Oct 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2011
  3. Primary completion1 May 2012
  4. Study completion1 May 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01457833
Sponsor's protocol ID
Protokoll E1.0-23.05.2011
Status last verified
Jul 2022
First submitted
19 Oct 2011
Last updated
7 Jul 2022
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing EBV implantation and IBV implantation in people with Pulmonary Emphysema, run by Heidelberg University at 1 site in Germany.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Jul 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Improvement in pulmonary function (FEV1 and RV/TLC) (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Jul 2022.

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