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 device aims to improve survival and reduce hospital stays for lung clot patients
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a device called FlowTriever (used with blood thinners) to blood thinners alone for people with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). About 1,200 adults with clots in major lung arteries and signs of heart strain will be randomly assi…
Sponsor: Inari Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Clot-Busting device could save lives in pulmonary embolism
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a device called the Aventus Thrombectomy System, which suctions out blood clots from the lungs in people with acute pulmonary embolism. The study involves 130 participants aged 18 to 80. The goal is to see if the device is safe and effective at improving blo…
Sponsor: Inquis Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a catheter device clear lung clots and ease heart strain?
Disease control CancelledThis trial tests a device called the Akura Thrombectomy System, which is threaded through a catheter to mechanically remove blood clots from the lungs. The study enrolls adults with acute pulmonary embolism, a condition where clots block blood flow in the lungs and strain the hea…
Sponsor: Akura Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Clot-Busting device could offer quick relief for lung blockages
Disease control PausedThis study is testing a device called the Akura Thrombectomy System, which is threaded through a blood vessel to mechanically remove clots from the lung arteries. It involves 118 adults with acute pulmonary embolism (symptoms for 14 days or less) who have a clot in a main or loba…
Sponsor: Akura Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Clot-Removing device ease acute pulmonary embolism?
Disease control PausedThis trial tests a device called the ATC System in people with acute pulmonary embolism, a condition where blood clots block arteries in the lungs. The device aims to mechanically remove the clots and restore blood flow. Researchers will measure how well it reduces heart strain a…
Sponsor: Akura Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to dissolve lung clots with less bleeding risk
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called TS23, a monoclonal antibody designed to help break down blood clots in the lungs. It is for people with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism, a serious condition where clots block blood flow. The trial compares different doses of TS23 against a …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Translational Sciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound device vs. blood thinners: which saves more lives from lung clots?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two treatments for people with intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism (a serious blood clot in the lungs). Half receive standard blood thinners, and the other half get blood thinners plus a special ultrasound device that helps dissolve the clot. Researchers wi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lower dose of a Clot-Buster be safer and still effective for dangerous blood clots in the lungs?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a reduced dose of the clot-dissolving drug alteplase, given alongside standard blood thinners, can improve outcomes for people with intermediate-high-risk pulmonary embolism (a serious blood clot in the lungs). About 800 adults with confirmed acute pulmon…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Blood-Clot monitor could cut transfusions in heart surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a bedside device called Quantra can help doctors decide when to give blood transfusions during complex heart surgery. The device measures how well a patient's blood clots in real time. Researchers hope this will reduce the number of blood products (like r…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New Clot-Busting device tested for lung emergency
Disease control PausedThis study tests a device called the Cleaner Pro Thrombectomy System, which is threaded through a blood vessel to suction out clots in the lungs of people with acute pulmonary embolism. The trial aims to see if the device safely reduces heart strain and avoids major complications…
Sponsor: Argon Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Catheter study for lung blood clots pulled before it started
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test a special catheter that delivers clot-dissolving medicine directly into the lungs of people with blood clots. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It would have included adults aged 18 to 80 with s…
Sponsor: Liquet Medical Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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One-Size-Fits-No-One: study tailors blood thinner length to prevent repeat clots
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a person's individual risk of another blood clot or major bleeding can help doctors decide how long they should take blood thinners after a first clot. About 600 adults who had a first deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism will fill out a quest…
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Which breathing aid wins for lung clots? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two non-invasive breathing support methods—high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV)—in 100 adults with acute pulmonary embolism and respiratory failure. The goal is to see which method helps patients breathe on their own within 48 hour…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New Ultrasound-Guided clot treatment aims to save lungs and hearts
Disease control PausedThis study tests a procedure that uses ultrasound and a catheter to deliver a low dose of a clot-dissolving drug directly to blood clots in the lungs. The goal is to quickly reduce the strain on the heart and improve blood flow, while keeping the risk of serious bleeding low. The…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Personalized heparin calculator aims to speed up clot treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a patient's gender, weight, and kidney function to calculate the starting dose of the blood thinner heparin gets patients to the right level faster than the standard flat rate. About 145 adults with blood clots, atrial fibrillation, or mechanical he…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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AI plus ultrasound could catch heart and lung decline before it turns critical
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether artificial intelligence can combine ultrasound images with routine health data to track changes in a person's physiology over time. The study enrolls adults with heart, lung, kidney, or blood vessel conditions, as well as healthy volunteers. The go…
Sponsor: Truway Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden cancer hunt: Full-Body scan could spot tumors in blood clot patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a detailed full-body scan called FDG PET/CT can find hidden cancers in people aged 50 and older who have had an unexplained blood clot. About 1,276 participants will get either the scan or standard cancer checks. The goal is to see if the scan catches …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ultrasound inside the lungs could spot deadly clots in ICU patients
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis pilot study is testing whether a special ultrasound scope (EBUS) can diagnose acute pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) in critically ill patients in the ICU. These patients often cannot undergo standard CT scans because they are too unstable or have kidney problem…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can electronic alerts and patient teaching stop deadly clots after cancer surgery?
Prevention OngoingBlood clots after major cancer surgery are common and dangerous, but patients often leave the hospital without medicine that lowers that risk. Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina are testing whether educating surgeons and adding an electronic alert in the medi…
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decades-Long study of 121,700 nurses aims to uncover hidden heart disease triggers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows over 121,000 female nurses to explore how hormones, diet, lifestyle, and genetics affect the risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers are analyzing blood samples to create a 'metabolomic risk score' that could help predict coronary heart disease.…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood thinner levels under microscope to prevent clots and bleeding
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis observational study tracks 5,000 people taking common blood thinners (like rivaroxaban or apixaban) or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin). Researchers regularly measure drug levels in the blood to see how they relate to clots or bleeding events. The goal is to find the best d…
Sponsor: The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can kids regain full fitness after a blood clot? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why some children and teens feel short of breath or have trouble exercising after their first blood clot in the leg (deep vein thrombosis) or lung (pulmonary embolism). Researchers will measure exercise capacity and breathing using special tests. The goal is t…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Gene hunt: could your DNA predict clot danger after hip or knee surgery?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to find genetic markers that may increase the risk of a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) after hip or knee replacement surgery. Researchers will collect blood samples from 100 adults who have had a clot after such surgery and analyze their DNA. The go…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood pressure cuff could spot heart trouble in lung clot patients
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if a non-invasive finger cuff monitor could track heart function in people with a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). The device measures stroke volume and cardiac output continuously, which might help doctors detect early signs of heart failure…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Promising lung clot treatment study halted before it began
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see if breathing in nitric oxide gas could improve blood flow in the lungs of people with a serious pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). The plan was to measure heart and lung pressures in 20 patients at UCLA. However, the study was withdrawn …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can we predict who will worsen? new study analyzes 2000 PE patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looked back at medical records from 2000 adults hospitalized with a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). Researchers collected lab tests and CT scan results to see which patients later had serious problems like death, needing a breathing machine, or emergency …
Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Blood clot prevention: which strategy saves most lives and money?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 234 women who had gynecological surgery to see which method of preventing blood clots (like using compression devices or blood thinners) works best and is most cost-effective. Researchers will compare different prevention strategies to find t…
Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Massive study tracks blood clot risks in 21,000 adults
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at what causes dangerous blood clots in the legs (venous thrombosis) and lungs (pulmonary embolism) in over 21,000 African American and white adults. Researchers are using data from two long-running heart health studies to find patterns and risk factors. The goal…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC