A Trial of the Implantable Artificial Bronchus 50 Flex in Patients With Severe Emphysema

This study is testing a new implantable device called the Artificial Bronchus 50 Flex for people with severe emphysema (a type of COPD where lung tissue is progressively destroyed). The device is placed inside airways to help redirect airflow and improve breathing without major surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are at least 22 years old - You have been diagnosed with COPD or emphysema - Your BMI is between 18 and 32 - You can walk 100 to 400 meters in a 6-minute walk test - You have not smoked for at least 4 months prior to enrollment - Your lung function tests show significant airflow obstruction (FEV1 between 15% and 45% of expected) - CT scans show significant emphysema destruction in both lungs **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had recent COPD hospitalizations or flare-ups - You have pulmonary hypertension or other serious lung conditions - You have had prior lung surgery or bronchoscopy procedures for emphysema - You take more than 10 mg of prednisone daily Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.