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Pulmonary embolism
MONDO:0005279The obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches by an embolus, sometimes associated with infarction of the lung.
Also known as: embolism, pulmonary, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary embolism (disease), pulmonary embolus
203 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 203 tagged with Pulmonary embolism itself.
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Sub-types of Pulmonary embolism
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Puerperal pulmonary embolism 0 trials
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New blood thinner tested for cancer Patients' clots – study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tested a new drug, abelacimab, against a standard blood thinner (dalteparin) to prevent dangerous blood clots from returning in people with gastrointestinal or genitourinary cancers. The study enrolled 417 adults with advanced cancer and a recent clot. It was t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Anthos Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Cancer clot study halted: new drug vs standard care
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new blood thinner, abelacimab, against the standard drug apixaban in about 1,150 people with cancer who had a blood clot. The goal was to see which drug better prevented new clots and caused less bleeding. The study was stopped early, but the results may still…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Anthos Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Clot-Busting device trial halted after just one patient
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tested a stent-retriever device to remove blood clots from the lungs in people with acute pulmonary embolism. Only one participant was enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if the device could reduce heart strain and avoid major complications wi…
Sponsor: Suzhou Zenith Vascular Scitech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:27 UTC
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New imaging method aims to spot dangerous clots
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a special PET scan tracer to see if it can find fresh blood clots in people with pulmonary embolism (PE) or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Six adults with confirmed clots received the tracer within 72 hours of diagnosis. The goal was to compare the PET images with …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peter Caravan • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Dye-Free lung scan may shield kidneys, study hopes
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether using a VQ scan (which doesn't use kidney-harming dye) instead of a CT scan can prevent acute kidney injury in emergency patients being checked for lung clots. About 253 adults at risk for kidney problems were enrolled. The trial was terminated early,…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC