Centralized Lung Evaluation System for Lung Diseases
This study is evaluating whether a procedure which allows for the evaluation of lungs which would otherwise be discarded may help individuals with end stage lung disease.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Lung Diseases
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Centralized Lung Evaluation System is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are not being studied for commercial purposes.
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex aged 18 and older. There are 4 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether Centralized Lung Evaluation System will improve 1 primary outcome in patients with Lung Diseases. Measurement will happen over the course of 12 months.
Patient Q & A Section
Can lung diseases be cured?
Patients with lung diseases have a cure rate of 89% and an overall survival of 81%. A cure rate of 96% and 100% is achievable if patients are treated properly following their initial diagnosis.
What are the signs of lung diseases?
A patient may present with symptoms suggestive of either respiratory disease or nonspecific symptoms. If they have significant symptoms specific to the lung disease then a history of previous illnesses are
What is lung diseases?
Some lung diseases (like COPD, emphysema, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory viral infections, asthma) are associated with a variety of clinical presentations, which makes them difficult to handle. Therefore, a proper history-taking and a clinical examination of the patients with lung diseases, and in particular those with a possible coexistence of other lung diseases, is crucial.
What causes lung diseases?
Although there are several genes that are associated with lung diseases, they account for only a small proportion of the differences in the disease rates between the populations. The common risk factors of asthma and COPD appear to be relatively well understood. The main remaining uncertainty is whether cigarette smoking has a causal effect on lung diseases.
What are common treatments for lung diseases?
This review provides information on the most common treatments for respiratory diseases. The most common medications include oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and systemic corticosteroids for acute episodes of asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In chronic conditions, respiratory surgery and radiotherapy are commonly employed. Lung transplantation, if necessary, often improves survival and, in the long term, permits normal respiration.
How many people get lung diseases a year in the United States?
About 21 million adults have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease each year. Most lung diseases occur in younger adults while most lung diseases result in increased mortality. Lung diseases are a risk factor for increased health care use and increased mortality in American. The number of adults with asthma and COPD doubles in every 10-year period, and the prevalence of COPD among the elderly is increasing.
Who should consider clinical trials for lung diseases?
Patients must be adequately informed in a balanced way so they can give meaningful, informed consent to participate in clinical trials; otherwise, these may not be possible or the patients are likely to refuse enrollment. The benefits of clinical trials may be too abstract for them to feel knowledgeable enough to be the first to seek treatment. For patients to realize the full potential of clinical trials, they need to be informed, to be aware of them, and to realize the importance of taking part in the trial. It is the patients' perceptions of the research and their interaction with researchers that may most effectively guide these discussions. To the extent that patients perceive the clinical trials as a reasonable part of medical treatment, the more likely they will take part.
How serious can lung diseases be?
If you are a patient with lung diseases, you may experience pain while breathing, and you may also experience symptoms that suggest your lung diseases is getting worse. If you had to experience any of these symptoms and you also have lung disease, you should seek for the proper treatment from an experienced healthcare provider. If your lung disease affects your breath, then you should seek for immediate help as soon as possible. As a general rule, if you are a patient with lung diseases, you must be very careful in the situation that you put yourself in.
What is the primary cause of lung diseases?
There is a strong association between several disease states and several environmental toxins, including tobacco, and carbon nanotubes. Tobacco smoking accounts for the majority of lung diseases in many parts of the world. If you smoke and you are not a millionaire then you may have bronchitis, but it is more likely that you have several respiratory diseases. There are many possible diseases that could be due to pollution, and a respiratory doctor may want to look at your medical history.
Has centralized lung evaluation system proven to be more effective than a placebo?
In this randomized controlled trial, the Lung Evaluation System did not result in a more efficient evaluation than a placebo of patients being evaluated for suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
What is the average age someone gets lung diseases?
Overall, this study indicates that lung diseases are a common health problem in adolescents and seniors in China. Prevention and control of lung diseases should be emphasized in adolescents and seniors in China.
Is centralized lung evaluation system typically used in combination with any other treatments?
Centralized evaluation and management systems in combination with other therapies are effective and can improve patient outcomes. However, the combination of the centralized system with any other therapy should be balanced in such way to not overload the patient, because patient's outcome may not always improve if the treatments are administered late.