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Clinical Trial Active — Not Recruiting Phase IV NCT04790370

Ultrasound-facilitated, Catheter-directed, Thrombolysis in Intermediate-high Risk Pulmonary Embolism

Ultrasound-facilitated, Catheter-directed, Thrombolysis in Intermediate-high Risk Pulmonary Embolism — Active Not Recruiting • Phase IV • Cardiology / Cardiovascular • NCT04790370.

📅 04 Jun 2026 ⏱ 1 min read
Active — Not Recruiting
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Status
Active — Not Recruiting
Phase
Phase IV
NCT ID
NCT04790370
Start
2021-08-02
Completion
2025-07-31
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • Ultrasound-facilitated, Catheter-directed, Thrombolysis in Intermediate-high Risk Pulmonary Embolism — Active Not Recruiting • Phase IV • Cardiology / Cardiovascular • NCT04790370.
  • Study comparing blood thinners alone versus blood thinners with ultrasound-assisted clot-dissolving device for moderate-to-high risk blood clots in the lungs.

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What This Trial Is Studying

There are many available treatments for pulmonary embolism (PE), but the best treatment for this condition is not known. The HI-PEITHO study will compare two treatment options that are both available on the market for the treatment of PE. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive either blood thinners (anticoagulation) or blood thinners (anticoagulation) in combination with a device called the EkoSonicTM Endovascular device to dissolve blood clots. Patients will be followed for 12 months after randomization and have assessments while in the hospital as well as at 7 days,…

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