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Comparison of Two Pulmonary Embolism Treatments

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Pulmonary Embolism Acute
Interventions
Drug: Anticoagulation
Device: mechanical aspiration thrombectomy
Registration Number
NCT05684796
Lead Sponsor
Penumbra Inc.
Brief Summary

The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of treatment with anticoagulation alone versus anticoagulation and mechanical aspiration thrombectomy with the Indigo Aspiration System for the treatment of intermediate-high risk acute pulmonary embolism (PE).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18-80 years old
  2. Clinical signs and symptoms consistent with acute PE with duration of 14 days or less
  3. Objectively confirmed acute PE, based on computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA) imaging showing a filling defect in at least one main or proximal lobar pulmonary artery
  4. Classification of intermediate high-risk PE as demonstrated by right ventricular dysfunction with RV/LV ratio ≥1.0 on CTPA and elevated cardiac biomarkers, including cardiac troponin, BNP, and/or NT-pro BNP above the upper limit of normal
  5. Jugular or femoral access deemed suitable to accommodate pulmonary artery intervention with the Indigo Aspiration System
  6. Informed consent is obtained from either the patient or legally authorized representative (LAR)
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Administration of thrombolytic agents or glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist within 30 days prior to baseline imaging

  2. Hemodynamic instability with any of the following present:

    1. Cardiac arrest
    2. Obstructive shock or persistent hypotension defined as systolic blood pressure (BP) <90 mmHg or an acute drop in systolic BP ≥40 mmHg for >15 min, or requiring vasopressor or inotropic support to achieve a systolic BP ≥90 mmHg
  3. Patients on ECMO

  4. National Early Warning Score (NEWS) 2 ≥9

  5. History, imaging or hemodynamic findings consistent with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) or chronic thromboembolic disease (CTED) diagnosis

  6. Imaging evidence or other evidence that suggests, in the opinion of the Investigator, that catheter-based intervention is not appropriate for the patient

  7. Allergy, hypersensitivity, or heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)

  8. Contraindication or sensitivity to iodinated intravascular contrast that cannot be adequately premedicated

  9. <45 mL/min creatinine clearance

  10. Severe active infection (e.g. sepsis) requiring treatment at time of enrollment

  11. Active bleeding or disorders contraindicating anticoagulant therapy

  12. Hemoglobin <10 g/dL

  13. Platelets <100,000/μL

  14. INR >3

  15. Cardiovascular or pulmonary surgery within last 7 days

  16. Primary brain or metastatic brain cancer

  17. Life expectancy <90 days

  18. Pregnancy

  19. Intracardiac thrombus (right atrium, right ventricle clot in transit) or thrombus in the inferior vena cava identified on baseline imaging

  20. Current participation in another investigational drug or device trial that may confound the results of this trial. Studies requiring extended follow-up for products that were investigational but have since become commercially available are not considered investigational studies.

  21. Other medical, social, or psychological conditions that, in the opinion of the Investigator, precludes the patient from appropriate consent, could limit the patient's ability to participate in the trial, including compliance with follow-up requirements, or that could impact the scientific integrity of the trial

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Anticoagulation (AC)AnticoagulationSubjects will have their pulmonary embolism treated with anticoagulants alone. There will be no procedure for this group.
Indigomechanical aspiration thrombectomySubjects will have their pulmonary embolism treated with anticoagulants and mechanical aspiration thrombectomy with the Indigo® Aspiration System.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in RV/LV ratio48 hours post-randomization

Change in RV/LV ratio at 48 hours on original therapy as assessed by computerized tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Major Adverse Eventswithin 7 days post-randomization

Major adverse events (MAEs) within 7 days: a composite of clinical deterioration requiring escalation of care, PE-related mortality, symptomatic recurrent PE, or major bleeding

Functional Outcome Assessment with the modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scalewithin 90 days post-randomization

Functional outcome as assessed by the modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (mMRC) through 90 days. The modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale ranges from 0-4, with higher scores being worse.

Functional Outcome Assessment with the New York Heart Association Classificationwithin 90 days post-randomization

Functional outcome as assessed by the New York Heart Association classification (NYHA) through 90 days. The New York Heart Association classification ranges from Class I-IV, with higher classifications being worse.

Functional Outcome Assessment with the Post Venous Thromboembolism Functional Status scalewithin 90 days post-randomization

Functional outcome as assessed by the Post Venous Thromboembolism Functional Status (PVFS) scale through 90 days. The Post Venous Thromboembolism Functional Status scale ranges from 0-5, with higher scores being worse.

Functional Outcome Assessment with the 6-minute walk testwithin 90 days post-randomization

Functional outcome as assessed by the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) through 90 days. The 6-minute walk test measures distance walked in meters, with longer distances being better.

Functional Outcome Assessment with the Borg Scalewithin 90 days post-randomization

Functional outcome as assessed by the Borg Scale through 90 days. The Borg Scale ranges from 0-10, with higher scores being worse.

Symptomatic PE Recurrencewithin 90 days post-randomization

Symptomatic PE recurrence within 90 days

Quality of Life Assessment with the Pulmonary Embolism Quality of Life Questionnairewithin 90 days post-randomization

Quality of Life (QoL), as assessed by the Pulmonary Embolism Quality of Life Questionnaire (PEmb-QoL) through 90 days. The Pulmonary Embolism Quality of Life Questionnaire measures 6 dimensions, with higher scores being worse.

Quality of Life Assessment with the EQ-5D-5L Questionnairewithin 90 days post-randomization

Quality of Life (QoL), as assessed by the EQ-5D-5L Questionnaire through 90 days. The EQ-5D-5L Questionnaire measures 5 dimensions, with higher scores being worse.

The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scale is part of the questionnaire and ranges from 0-100, with higher scores being better.

All-cause Mortalitywithin 90 days post-randomization

All-cause mortality within 90 days

PE-related Mortalitywithin 90 days post-randomization

PE-related mortality within 90 days

Trial Locations

Locations (19)

Krakowski Szpital Specjalistyczny św. Jana Pawła II

🇵🇱

Kraków, Poland

The University of Arizona - Banner

🇺🇸

Tucson, Arizona, United States

UCLA Medical Center

🇺🇸

Los Angeles, California, United States

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

🇺🇸

Los Angeles, California, United States

Radiology and Imaging Specialists/Lakeland Regional

🇺🇸

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Wellstar Kennestone

🇺🇸

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Northwestern Memorial

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Rush University Medical Center

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

University of Maryland

🇺🇸

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

McLaren Bay Heart & Vascular

🇺🇸

Bay City, Michigan, United States

Cooper Health System

🇺🇸

Camden, New Jersey, United States

Mount Sinai Hospital

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

🇺🇸

Austin, Texas, United States

Baylor University Medical Center

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

Kingwood Medical Center

🇺🇸

Kingwood, Texas, United States

Metropolitan Methodist Hospital

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

🇺🇸

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Foothills Medical Centre

🇨🇦

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Auckland City Hospital

🇳🇿

Auckland, New Zealand

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