Evaluating a new device for measuring lung ventilation in COPD patients

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Self-developed Pulmonary Lobar Ventilation Detector

China-Japan Friendship Hospital · NCT05799040

This study is testing a new device that helps measure lung ventilation in people with COPD to see how well it works compared to existing methods.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
SponsorChina-Japan Friendship Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (BeiJing, Beijing)
Trial IDNCT05799040 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the effectiveness of a self-developed pulmonary lobar ventilation detector in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Participants will use this device alongside the imported Chartis detection system to evaluate pulmonary lobar collateral ventilation. The study focuses on patients who meet specific diagnostic criteria for COPD, including certain lung function parameters and emphysema destruction levels. The goal is to determine how well this new device performs in comparison to established methods.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with COPD who meet the GOLD criteria and have specific lung function metrics.

Not a fit: Patients with severe respiratory failure or other significant lung diseases may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved methods for assessing lung function in COPD patients, potentially enhancing treatment strategies.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored lung function assessment, the specific use of this self-developed device is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who meet the GOLD diagnostic criteria
* FEV1 ≤ 45% pred and FEV1/FVC\<70%
* TLC\>100% pred and RV\>175% pred
* CAT≥18
* \>50% of emphysema destruction
* Smoking prohibition\>6 months
* Sign the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* PaCO2\>8.0 kPa, or PaO2\<6.0 kPa
* 6-minute walking test\<160m
* Obvious chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis or other infectious lung diseases
* Three hospitalizations due to pulmonary infection in the past 12 months before the baseline assessment
* Previous lobectomy, LVRS or lung transplantation
* LVEF\<45% and or RVSP\>50mmHg
* Anticoagulant therapy that cannot be stopped before surgery
* The patient has obvious immune deficiency
* Participated in other lung drug studies within 30 days before this study
* Pulmonary nodules requiring intervention
* Any disease or condition that interferes with the completion of the initial or subsequent assessment

Where this trial is running

BeiJing, Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.