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Mark Dransfield
Experienced in Lung Transplant

Dr. Mark Dransfield

Intensive Care Medicine
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC
2000 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Experienced in Lung Transplant
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC
2000 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 
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Overview

Mark Dransfield is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dransfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 350 peer reviewed articles and participating in 16 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Lung Transplant.

Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
Licenses
Critical Care Medicine in AL
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Alabama Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

University of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC
2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Call: 205-996-5864
Other Locations
Dept of Veteran Affairs
700 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Call: 205-933-8101

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

16 Clinical Trials

The American Lung Association (ALA) Lung Health Cohort
The American Lung Association (ALA) Lung Health Cohort
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 04, 2026
Doxycycline for Emphysema in People Living With HIV (The DEPTH Trial)
Doxycycline for Emphysema in People Living With HIV (The DEPTH Trial)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 26, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Subpopulations and Intermediate Outcome Measures in COPD Study
Subpopulations and Intermediate Outcome Measures in COPD Study
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 13, 2025
Genetic Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPDGene)
Genetic Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPDGene)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 17, 2025
Zephyr Valve Registry
Zephyr Valve Registry
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
An Observational Study of Beta-Blocker Use in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Acute Myocardial Infarction
An Observational Study of Beta-Blocker Use in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Acute Myocardial Infarction
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
A Randomized, Double-blind, Phase 2, Placebo Controlled Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Ivacaftor (VX-770) for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (The Topic Trial)
A Randomized, Double-blind, Phase 2, Placebo Controlled Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Ivacaftor (VX-770) for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (The Topic Trial)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 12, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ivacaftor
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 14, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Palliative Care Interventions for Outpatients Newly Diagnosed With Lung Cancer: Phase II
Palliative Care Interventions for Outpatients Newly Diagnosed With Lung Cancer: Phase II
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 27, 2023
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Clinical Evaluation of the RheOx Bronchial Rheoplasty System for the Treatment of the Symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis in Adult Patients With COPD
A Clinical Evaluation of the RheOx Bronchial Rheoplasty System for the Treatment of the Symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis in Adult Patients With COPD
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: June 27, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
RETHINC: REdefining THerapy In Early COPD for the Pulmonary Trials Cooperative
RETHINC: REdefining THerapy In Early COPD for the Pulmonary Trials Cooperative
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 13, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Indacaterol/Glycopyrrolate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Feasibility Study: A Safety Evaluation of RheOx on Patients With Chronic Bronchitis in the United States
A Feasibility Study: A Safety Evaluation of RheOx on Patients With Chronic Bronchitis in the United States
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: May 09, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
INtervention Study In overweiGHT Patients With COPD
INtervention Study In overweiGHT Patients With COPD
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 07, 2022
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prolonged Prone Positioning for COVID-19-induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Pilot Study
Prolonged Prone Positioning for COVID-19-induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Pilot Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 31, 2022
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Diastolic Dysfunction and Pauci-inflammatory Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diastolic Dysfunction and Pauci-inflammatory Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 19, 2021
Beta-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Beta-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 25, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
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351 Total Publications

Census Tract Variability in COPD Emergency Department, Hospitalization, and Readmission Rates in Travis County, Texas.
Census Tract Variability in COPD Emergency Department, Hospitalization, and Readmission Rates in Travis County, Texas.
Journal: Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.)
Published: December 15, 2025
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