Plain-English translation of NCT06349174 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a small pilot study testing a new device called an endobronchial valve—a tiny valve placed inside your lungs through a breathing tube during a quick procedure. The goal is to reduce the size of damaged lung areas so you can breathe easier, exercise better, and feel less short of breath. Researchers want to see if this treatment is safe and actually works for people with emphysema.
Many people with emphysema have lungs that are too large and don't work well, making it hard to breathe and exercise. This new treatment aims to shrink the damaged parts of the lung, which could help patients breathe better without major surgery.
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If you join, you will have a procedure where doctors place small valves inside your lungs using a thin breathing tube—no large surgery needed. You'll have visits before the procedure and then at 3 days, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks afterward to check how you're doing, measure your breathing, and test how far you can walk. The whole study lasts about 3 months.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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