Status:

COMPLETED

Evolution of Pulmonary Capillary Blood Volume

Lead Sponsor:

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne

Conditions:

Pulmonary Embolism

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this monocentric, preliminary study is to assess the evolution of pulmonary capillary blood volume (Vc), measured by the double diffusion nitric oxide/carbon monoxide (NO/CO) method (Gu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patient with a first episode of symptomatic pulmonary embolism, treated with anticoagulant
  • Age from 18 to 75 years-old

Exclusion

  • Confirmed pulmonary embolism in the past
  • Massive pulmonary embolism, thrombolytic treatment
  • Confirmed left heart systolic dysfunction
  • Confirmed asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or pulmonary fibrosis
  • Expected life below 6 months
  • Pleural effusion with indication of evacuation
  • Bronchopulmonary cancer
  • Pulmonary surgery with resection of two lobes minimum
  • Predictable incapacity to complete the 6 minutes walking test

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2009

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00941187

Start Date

August 1 2009

End Date

December 1 2012

Last Update

November 7 2013

Active Locations (2)

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Departement of pneumology, CHU Saint-Etienne

Saint-Etienne, France

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Department of Medicine and Therapeutic, CHU Saint-Etienne

Saint-Etienne, France