Clinical trial Recruiting at 16 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry to evaluate the Spiration Valve System for severe emphysema

Official title: The Spiration® Valve System (SVS) Post-Market Registry Study for Severe Emphysema

Run by Olympus Corporation of the Americas · NCT04302272 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well the Spiration Valve System works and how safe it is for adults with severe emphysema over three years after they receive the treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorOlympus Corporation of the Americas
Industry-sponsored
Locations16 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 15 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 9, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsOctober 2029
Registry record updatedOctober 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT04302272 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients experiencing shortness of breath and hyperinflation due to severe emphysema with low collateral ventilation.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not meet the FDA-approved criteria for SVS therapy or have incomplete screening data may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational registry study aims to assess the long-term safety and effectiveness of the Spiration Valve System (SVS) in treating severe emphysema. It is a single-arm, prospective, multi-center study that will monitor eligible adult patients for 36 months following their first implant of the SVS. The study is designed to gather outcome data to support the continued assessment of this FDA-approved therapy in a post-market setting.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term benefits and safety of the Spiration Valve System for patients with severe emphysema.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar approaches in evaluating post-market devices for respiratory conditions, indicating a potential for meaningful insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult patients with shortness of breath and hyperinflation associated with severe emphysema and evidence of low collateral ventilation.
2. Subjects must understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects who are not appropriate for SVS therapy based upon the US FDA-approved IFU requirements.
2. Subjects who were withdrawn from this study for any reason will not be allowed to re-enroll.
3. Subjects who have incomplete screening or baseline data.

Where it's running

  • Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • El Camino, Taft Center for Clinical Research
    Mountain View, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Miami
    Coral Gables, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwestern University, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • LSU Health Shreveport
    Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting
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  • University of Maryland
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Recruiting
  • Beth Israel Decaconess
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
    Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
    Recruiting
  • Duke University Medical Center
    Durham, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Temple University
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • AnMed Health
    Anderson, South Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas Southwestern
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.