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Volara System for Cystic Fibrosis

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Recruiting
Led By Daniel Weiner, MD
Research Sponsored by Daniel J. Weiner
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 10 minutes
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to find a better way to collect sputum from Cystic Fibrosis patients who have trouble producing it. Participants will use a device called the Volera MetaNeb System during

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with Cystic Fibrosis who struggle to produce sputum. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically participants must meet certain health standards and may be excluded based on factors that could interfere with the study or their safety.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the effectiveness of the Volara MetaNeb System in helping patients with Cystic Fibrosis produce sputum during a clinic visit. It's a small pilot study aimed at improving sputum collection methods.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not detailed, but generally, procedures like using the Volara MetaNeb System might cause discomfort, coughing, or fatigue due to increased respiratory effort.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~10 minutes
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 10 minutes for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Sufficient sputum quantity for a pellet

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation for Non-sputum ProducerExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Unable to produce adequate amount of lower airway bacterial sampling for culture results in last year.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Daniel J. WeinerLead Sponsor
Daniel Weiner, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
1 Previous Clinical Trials
10,457 Total Patients Enrolled
~13 spots leftby Dec 2025
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