Research

Current trials / protocols at PCCS:

1. Lung Volume Reduction Coil for Treatment in Patients With Emphysema (RENEW) Study

  • Multicenter randomized trial for severe emphysema.
  • Principal investigator: Timothy A. Connolly, MD, FCCP, DABSM
  • Co-investigators:
    • Jose Fernando Santacruz, MD, FCCP.
    • Lisa Kopas, MD, FCCP.
  • Site: St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Texas Medical Center
  • Sponsor: PneumRx (Mountain View, CA)

2. IBV® Valve System, a Humanitarian Use Device intended to control prolonged air leaks.

  • Protocol for the humanitarian use of intrabronchial valves to improve thoracic air leaks.
  • Physicians:
    • Jose Fernando Santacruz, MD, FCCP.
    • Lisa Kopas, MD, FCCP.
    • Timothy A. Connolly, MD, FCCP, DABSM.