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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT04263038

NCT04263038 Clinical Surveillance vs. Anticoagulation for Low-risk Patients With Isolated Subsegmental Pulmonary Embolism

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NCT ID NCT04263038
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Drahomir Aujesky
Condition Pulmonary Embolism
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 276 participants
Start Date 2020-05-15
Primary Completion 2028-05

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
RivaroxabanPlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 276 participants in total. It began in 2020-05-15 with a primary completion date of 2028-05.

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Brief Summary

The clinical significance of pulmonary embolism (PE) limited to the subsegmental pulmonary arteries, so called isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolism (SSPE), remains controversial. Whether isolated SSPE represents "true" PE, a clinically more benign form of PE, a physiologic lung clearing process, or a false positive result (artifact) is currently unclear and hence, whether patients with isolated SSPE benefit from anticoagulant treatment is uncertain. Despite growing evidence from observational studies that withholding anticoagulation may be a safe option in selected patients with isolated SSPE (i.e., those without concomitant deep vein thrombosis, cancer, etc.), most patients with isolated SSPE receive anticoagulant treatment, which is associated with an increased risk of bleeding. The overall objective of the randomized controlled SAFE-SSPE trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of clinical surveillance without anticoagulation compared to anticoagulation treatment in low-risk patients with isolated SSPE.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Informed Consent as documented by signature 2. Age ≥18 years 3. Objective diagnosis of symptomatic or asymptomatic isolated SSPE Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of leg deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or upper extremity DVT (subclavian vein or above) 2. Active cancer, defined as cancer treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or palliative care during the last 6 months 3. ≥1 prior episode of unprovoked VTE (absence of a transient or permanent risk factor) 4. Clinical instability (systolic blood pressure \<100 mm Hg or arterial Oxygen saturation \<92% at ambient air) at the time of presentation 5. Active bleeding or at high risk of bleeding 6. Severe renal failure (creatinine clearance \<30ml/min) 7. Severe liver insufficiency (Child-Pugh B or C) 8. Concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or strong CYP3A4 inducers 9. Known hypersensitivity to rivaroxaban 10. Need for therapeutic anticoagulation for another reason 11. Therapeutic anticoagulation for \>72 hours for any reason at the time of screening 12. Hospitalized for \>72 hours prior to the diagnosis of isolated SSP (hospital-acquired VTE) 13. Known pregnancy or breast feeding (pregnancy test to be performed for women of childbearing potential) 14. Lack of safe contraception in women of childbearing potential 15. Refusal or inability to provide informed consent 16. Prior enrolment in this trial

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Drahomir Aujesky, Prof. MD MSc

✉ SAFE-SSPE@insel.ch

📞 +41 31 632 88 84

Principal Investigator

Drahomir Aujesky, Prof. MD MSc

STUDY DIRECTOR

Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04263038 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pulmonary Embolism. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04263038 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT04263038 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04263038 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at SAFE-SSPE@insel.ch for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04263038 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium, Liège, Belgium, Ottawa, Canada, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04263038 clinical trial?

NCT04263038 is sponsored by Drahomir Aujesky. The principal investigator is Drahomir Aujesky, Prof. MD MSc at Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern. The trial plans to enroll 276 participants.

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