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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)NCT02246569

Lung Volume Reduction Via Coils in Patients With COPD

An observational study of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), run by RWTH Aachen University at 1 site in Germany.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

For patients with emphysema lung volume reduction (ELVR) could be an expedient approach for the reduction of distension of the lung. ELVR may be performed using RePneu® Coils. After the insertion of the coils distended lung sections shrink so that healthy parts can expand. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Oct 2015to Sep 2016
Phase
Observational
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: patients with severe COPD (GOLD stage III or IV)

Who may be able to join

  • bilateral lung emphysema after CT with sufficient amount of tissue to perform RePneu Coil implantation at the discretion of the treating physicians
  • homogeneous or heterogeneous emphysema
  • previous guidelines-based therapy of COPD (including vaccinations against Pneumococcal infections and seasonal influenza)
  • nicotine abstention for not less than three months, documented by CO-HB (haemoglobin) < 2%
  • FEV 1 (Forced Expiratory Volume 1 / one second capacity) ≤ 45% of reference value, after bronchodilatation
  • total lung capacity (TLC) ≥ 100% of reference value
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  • residual volume (RV) ≥ 175% of reference value
  • patient's suitability for endoscopic lung volume reduction according to multidisciplinary decision of pneumology and thorax surgery division.
  • signed Informed Consent
  • understanding of the nature, significance and implications of the study
  • ability to understand and follow instructions of the study stuff

Who cannot join

  • echo-cardiographic right ventricular pressure (PAPsys) > 50 mmHg
  • indication for a permanent anticoagulation therapy (besides ASS)
  • pulmonal cachexia
  • pregnancy and lactating
  • permanent treatment with > 20 mg Prednison per day
  • hospitalisation due to a COPD-exacerbation in the last 3 months
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  • > 3 steroid-treated exacerbations in the last year
  • Increase of FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume) ≥ 20% after bronchodilatation
  • severe diffusion impairment (DLCO < 20%)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Michael Dreher, Univ.-Prof. contact

+49241 80 88763

mdreher@ukaachen.de

Tobias Müller, PD Dr.med. contact

+49241 80 88763

tobmueller@ukaachen.de

Germany1 site, 1 recruiting
  • RWTH Univerity Hospital MK1

    Aachen, 52074

    Michael Dreher, Univ.-Prof., +492418088763, mdreher@ukaachen.de

    Tobias Müller, PD Dr.med., +492418088763, tobmueller@ukaachen.de

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Impact of Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Via Coils on Inspiratory Muscle Strength in Patients With COPD

For patients with emphysema lung volume reduction (ELVR) could be an expedient approach for the reduction of distension of the lung. ELVR may be performed using RePneu® Coils. After the insertion of the coils distended lung sections shrink so that healthy parts can expand.

In the present study investigators intend to examine, whether the insertion of the coils improves diaphragm function and force of the breathing muscles. Investigators hypothesize that reduction of lung volume eliminates or reduces flattening of the diaphragm and relieves breathing muscles, respectively respiratory pump, which aims to reduce dyspnea.

Read the detailed description

In line with routine explorations it is necessary to clarify whether a patient is suitable for the endoscopic lung volume reduction. To address this question lung function diagnostics, 6-minutes-walk-test, blood withdrawal, CT of the thorax, lung perfusion scintigraphy and transthoracic echocardiography have to be performed.

After confirmation of the suitability for the endoscopic lung volume reduction patients who fulfill all other eligibility criteria will be educated about the aim and performance of the study by an investigator. After reading the patient information patient may submit his informed written consent. After that information on the risks will be given by a treating physician.

Following examination will be performed additional due to the study: determination of the strength of breathing muscles, determination of the life quality index via St.-George-questionary and determination of the depression score via SF-8-questionary (short form-8).

After that coils will be implanted and a permanent post-operative examination will be performed for 24 hours.

Three, respectively nine month after the implanting follow up exploration will be performed on the study patients.

Keywords
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), endoscopic lung volume reduction, RePneu®Coils, physical capacity, quality of life
Medical subject headings
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

What is being measured

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

  1. breathing strength

    Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (PImax) Maximal Expiratory Pressure (PEmax) Neuromuscular drive (P0.1) Sniff nasal pressure

    Measured: Change of breathing strength 3 (respectively 9) months after the bronchoscopy

Timeline

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

  1. First posted22 Sep 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2015
  3. Primary completionSep 2016 (estimated)
  4. Study completionSep 2016 (estimated)

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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
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
20 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02246569
Sponsor's protocol ID
14-001
Status last verified
Nov 2015
First submitted
11 Sep 2014
Last updated
20 Nov 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), run by RWTH Aachen 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 11 inclusion and 9 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Nov 2015. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Michael Dreher, Univ.-Prof. (+49241 80 88763, mdreher@ukaachen.de), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

breathing strength (time frame: Change of breathing strength 3 (respectively 9) months after the bronchoscopy). 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 20 Nov 2015.

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