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A Study of Mobility Outcomes in Post-Pulmonary Embolic Disease

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Pulmonary Embolism
Registration Number
NCT06695247
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop a unique structure and delivery of home-based exercise through multidisciplinary expertise of cardiovascular medicine specialists and cardiac physiologists using an Interactive Care Plan.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria

Acute intermediate-risk PE, defined as:

  • Intraluminal filling defect in segmental or larger vessels on computed tomography pulmonary angiography or high-probability ventilation/perfusion scan AND
  • Evidence of right ventricular enlargement by computed tomography (RV to LV ratio >1) or echocardiography; and/or right ventricular dysfunction by transthoracic echocardiography. These imaging characteristics must be in the setting of acute PE rather than explained by a prior chronic condition.

Acute high-risk PE, defined as:

  • Intraluminal filling defect in segmental or larger vessels on computed tomography pulmonary angiography or high-probability ventilation/perfusion scan AND
  • Evidence of right ventricular enlargement by computed tomography (RV to LV ratio >1) or echocardiography; and/or right ventricular dysfunction by transthoracic echocardiography. These imaging characteristics must be in the setting of acute PE rather than explained by a prior chronic condition; AND
  • Hypotension (systolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg sustained for more than 15 minutes; or requiring vasopressors) or cardiogenic shock due to acute pulmonary embolism.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Inability to ambulate independently, which is necessary to perform 6MWD (may be self-reported or as deemed by physical therapy during inpatient evaluation).
  • If patient requires supplemental oxygen during ambulation, this does not exclude patient from participation and will be noted during eCRF.
  • Prior history of pulmonary embolism
  • History of CTEPH or pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • Unable to read a questionnaire in English
  • Unable to return for baseline, 3- or 6-month follow-up visit
  • Pregnancy-associated pulmonary embolism
  • Life expectancy <1 year based on comorbidities
  • Unable/unwilling to provide informed written consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in physical capacity from baselineBaseline, 3 Months, 6 Months

Physical capacity will be determined by 6-minute walk distance (6MWD)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Pulmonary Embolism-specific quality of life (PEmb-QOL) outcome measures from baselineBaseline, 3 Months, 6 Months

The Pulmonary Embolism-specific quality of life questionnaire assesses 6 quality of life dimensions in individuals with history of PE: frequency of symptoms, intensity of symptoms, activities of daily living limitations, social limitations, emotional distress, and work-related problems. Higher scores indicate worse quality of life.

Change in general Short Form 36 (SF-36) quality of life outcome measures from baselineBaseline, 3 Months, 6 Months

The Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire assesses 8 quality of life dimensions: physical activity limitations, social activities limitations, activities of daily living physical limitations, bodily pain, general mental health, activities of daily living emotional limitations, vitality, and general health perceptions. Higher scores indicate better quality of life.

Number of StepsBaseline, 3 Months, 6 Months

Number of Steps will be determined by fitbit tracking with Fitabase.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic Rochester

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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