U.S., Sept. 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07184528) titled 'PATCHVALVE: Endobronchial Valves Plus Blood Patch for Persistent Air Leaks' on Aug. 25.
Brief Summary: The goal of this study is to evaluate the real-world safety and effectiveness of combining endobronchial valve (IBV) placement with endobronchial blood patching (EBP) for the treatment of persistent air leaks (PALs) in adult patients undergoing bronchoscopy. PALs are a challenging condition often associated with prolonged hospital stays, increased morbidity, and delayed recovery.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
* Does the combination of endobronchial valve placement and endobronchial blood patching accelerate r...