Clot removal with or without clot-dissolving medicine for pulmonary embolism
This trial tests two ways to treat a serious blood clot in the lungs: removing the clot with a small tube (catheter) alone, or combining that with a low dose of clot-dissolving medicine. The goal is to find a safer and effective treatment for people who can't have standard clot-busting treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism within the last 14 days
- You have signs of heart strain from the clot, like an enlarged right heart or high troponin levels
- You have a reason why you can't have standard clot-busting medicine, or it didn't work, or you got worse while on blood thinners
- The clot is visible in the main or large lung arteries on a CT scan
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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