COPD Emphysema
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Homogeneous emphysema on CT-thorax Post-bronchodilator FEV1 120% predicted Residual Volume > 225% predicted mMRC dyspnea score >2 Stopped smoking > 6 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of recurrent respiratory infections Cardiovasculair pathology Inability to walk > 140 meters in 6 minutes Giant bullae (> 1/3 lung volume) Patient is taking > 20 mg prednisone (or similar steroid) daily Patient has evidence of other disease that may compromise survival (such as lung cancer, renal failure etc)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Differences between baseline visit and follow-up visit Six minutes walk test (m) . | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Differences between baseline visit and 6 month follow-up visit PFT measurements and quality of Life parameters (questionnaires). | — |
Countries
Netherlands