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Innovative Pulmonary Solutions (IPS) System for Targeted Lung Denervation

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Interventions
Device: TLD Therapy (IPS SystemTM)
Registration Number
NCT01483534
Lead Sponsor
Nuvaira, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of Targeted Lung Denervation Therapy (or TLD TherapyTM) in patients suffering from COPD. Technical feasibility of the IPS SystemTM will also be evaluated through confirmation of successful application of TLD Therapy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
22
Inclusion Criteria
  • FEV1 30% to 60%
  • FEV1/FVC <70%
  • Prior smoker (at least 10 pack years)
  • Quit smoking for at least 6 months
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pulmonary hypertension, peripheral edema suggesting CHF or polycythemia
  • Prior lung transplant, LVR, LVRS, median sternotomy, bullectomy or lobectomy
  • Pulmonary nodule requiring surgery
  • Presence of implantable electronic devices
  • Active respiratory infection within recent weeks
  • COPD exacerbation within recent weeks
  • Recent Myocardial infarction (MI)
  • Recent and unstable or life threatening arrhythmia
  • Malignancy treated with radiation or chemotherapy within the last 2 years
  • Presence or clinical diagnosis of other respiratory diseases other than COPD

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Targeted Lung DenervationTLD Therapy (IPS SystemTM)Targeted Lung Denervation
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Primary Safety Endpoint365 days post procedure

Safety will be evaluated as freedom from documented and sustained worsening of COPD directly attributable to the investigational device or procedure.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Technical FeasibilityAt time of Treatment

The ability to access the target treatment area and deliver RF energy to the target treatment site.

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Panorama Medi-Clinic

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Panorama, Cape Town, South Africa

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)

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Groningen, Netherlands

Stellenbosch University

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Capetown, South Africa

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