Compare two procedures for chronic lung blood-clot pressure
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares balloon pulmonary angioplasty versus pulmonary endarterectomy for people with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs due to long-lasting blood clots). It may help find which procedure works better for improving symptoms and lung circulation after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (lung high blood pressure from long-lasting clots).
- A specialist team has decided you are eligible for both balloon pulmonary angioplasty and pulmonary endarterectomy.
- You are older than 17 and younger than 80, and you can understand study instructions.
- You can likely receive one of the procedures within 4 months after joining the study.
- You agree to join the study and complete all follow-up visits.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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