Supplemental Oxygen in Pulmonary Embolism (SO-PE)

Recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional Study
Pulmonary Embolism Venous Thromboembolism Metabolomics Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
80 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial

A study of how supplemental oxygen helps patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Hypothesis: Oxygen affects right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) primarily by relieving hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction and reducing pulmonary pressure (PA) pressure, and that this process is metabolically driven.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 years old * Confirmed Pulmonary Embolism (PE) on imaging \<24 hours prior to enrollment * New symptom onset and / or worsening symptoms \<72 hours * Confirmation of right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) by clinician * Oxygen saturation ≥90% while breathing room air E…
Contacts

Christopher Kabrhel, MD, MPH

617-726-7622

ckabhrel@mgb.org

CONTACT

Blair Alden Parry, CCRC, BA

617-724-4758

bparry@mgh.harvard.edu

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