Pulmonx Endobronchial Valves Used in Treatment of Emphysema (LIBERATE Study) (LIBERATE)
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| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01796392 |
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Recruitment Status :
Active, not recruiting
First Posted : February 21, 2013
Results First Posted : March 5, 2019
Last Update Posted : October 3, 2022
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| Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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| Emphysema | Device: EBV Other: Optimal Medical Management | Not Applicable |
The Pulmonx Zephyr Endobronchial Valve (EBV) is an implantable bronchial valve intended to decrease volume in targeted regions of the lung. It is indicated for the treatment of patients with severe emphysema. The EBV are placed in the diseased region of the lung using bronchoscopy. Bronchoscopy is a way to access the lungs using a small tube with a camera on the end. As the diseased region of the lung shrinks in size, healthier regions may expand and function more efficiently, resulting in improved breathing.
The LIBERATE Study is a clinical trial with two groups. Participants are assigned at random to the 'Treatment' group or to the 'Control' group. The 'Treatment' group will receive the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve (EBV) in combination with optimal medical therapy. The 'Control' group will receive optimal medical therapy alone. For every three participants in the study, two will go into the 'Treatment' group and one will go into the 'Control' group.
It is hypothesized that after placement of the EBV, lung function will be improved as compared to standard medical therapy alone.
Based on the 12-month follow up data from the LIBERATE Study, the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve System was approved by the FDA for the treatment of severe emphysema in June 2018. Following this PMA approval, and in agreement with the FDA, the ongoing long term follow-up (out to 5 years) of patients in the LIBERATE Study will now be conducted as a Post-approval study under the auspices of the "LIBERATE Extension Study". This is an administrative change with absolutely no change to the design or conduct of the study and, therefore has no material impact to the study participants or the study sites. All annual follow-up visits and evaluations are per the original LIBERATE Study protocol. Reporting to the FDA will be as the LIBERATE Extension Study.
| Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
| Actual Enrollment : | 190 participants |
| Allocation: | Randomized |
| Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
| Masking: | None (Open Label) |
| Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
| Official Title: | Lung Function Improvement After Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction With Pulmonx Endobronchial Valves Used in Treatment of Emphysema |
| Actual Study Start Date : | July 2013 |
| Actual Primary Completion Date : | September 2017 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date : | February 2023 |
| Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: EBV and Optimal Medical Management
This study arm will undergo EBV treatment along with optimal medical management, including smoking cessation program, pulmonary rehabilitation, usual medications and oxygen supplementation as necessary.
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Device: EBV
This study arm will undergo EBV treatment and also receive optimal medical management, including smoking cessation program support, pulmonary rehabilitation, usual medications and oxygen supplementation as necessary. |
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Optimal Medical Management
This study arm will receive maximal medical management, including smoking cessation program support if necessary, pulmonary rehabilitation, usual medications and oxygen supplementation as necessary.
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Other: Optimal Medical Management
This study arm will receive optimal medical management, including smoking cessation program support, pulmonary rehabilitation, usual medications and oxygen supplementation as necessary. |
- Forced Expiratory Volume in 1-second (FEV1) [ Time Frame: 1 year ]The percentage of study participants in the Zephyr Valve EBV (Endobronchial Valves) treatment arm meeting the clinically significant threshold of >15% improved forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), obtained immediately following bronchodilator therapy, as compared to the percentage in the control arm at 1 year post-procedure.
- FEV1 Post-bronchodilator Absolute Change [ Time Frame: 1 year ]Difference between study arms in absolute change from baseline for post-bronchodilator FEV1 score at 1 year (value at 1 year minus value at baseline).
- St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
Difference between study arms in 'absolute change from baseline' for SGRQ score at 1 year (value at 1 year minus value at baseline).
The St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire measures health status (quality of life) in patients with diseases of airways obstruction. The questionnaire comprises of two parts:
Part I: Symptoms (frequency & severity) Part II: Activities that cause or are limited by breathlessness; Impacts (social functioning, psychological disturbances resulting from airways disease)
A Total score is calculated which summarizes the impact of the disease on overall health status. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more limitations.
- 6-minute Walk Distance [ Time Frame: 1 year ]Difference between study arms in 'absolute and percentage change from baseline' for 6MWD at 1 year (value at 1 year minus value at baseline).
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| Ages Eligible for Study: | 40 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical and radiological evidence of emphysema
- Nonsmoking for 4 months prior to screening interview
- BMI less than 35 kg/m2
- Stable on current medication regimen
- Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) between 15% and 45% of predicted value
- Residual Volume less than 175% predicted (determined by body plethysmography)
- Little or no collateral ventilation (CV-) as determined using the Chartis System
Exclusion Criteria:
- Had two or more hospitalizations over the last year for a COPD exacerbation
- Had two or more hospitalizations over the last year for pneumonia
- Had a prior lung transplant, lung volume reduction surgery, bullectomy or lobectomy
- Had a heart attack or congestive heart failure within the last 6 months
- Have heart arrhythmia
- Is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficient
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01796392
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| Principal Investigator: | Gerard Criner, MD | Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA |
Documents provided by Pulmonx Corporation:
| Responsible Party: | Pulmonx Corporation |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01796392 |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
600-0012 |
| First Posted: | February 21, 2013 Key Record Dates |
| Results First Posted: | March 5, 2019 |
| Last Update Posted: | October 3, 2022 |
| Last Verified: | September 2022 |
| Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
| Plan to Share IPD: | Undecided |
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emphysema endobronchial valve treatments pulmonary rehabilitation lung volume reduction |
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Pulmonary Emphysema Emphysema Pathologic Processes Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases, Obstructive |
Lung Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases Chronic Disease Disease Attributes |