Clinical Trial

Unilateral vs. Bilateral Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

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Summary
This study compares two surgical approaches for patients with severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and severe emphysema: unilateral (operating on one lung) versus bilateral (operating on both lungs) lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS).
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07731958
Lead Sponsor Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Collaborators: Medtronic
Conditions Emphysema, Pulmonary
Enrollment 146 participants
Start Date 2025-03-21
Primary Completion 2031-07 (estimated)
Study Completion 2032-07 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-28