CompletedNot Applicable

Pulmonary Optical Coherence Tomography in COVID-19 Patients

Brazil, Italy13 participantsStarted 2020-06-01

Plain-language summary

To evaluate by intravascular OCT study the presence of microvascular pulmonary thrombosis in patients with COVID-19, high D-dimer levels and contrast CT scan negative for pulmonary thrombosis. We'll also evaluate the extension of microvascular pulmonary thrombosis in patients with contrast CT scan positive for pulmonary embolism in areas where contrast CT scan was negative.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: (part A) * Severe pulmonary coronarvirus disease 19 (COVID 19) with suspect for MicroCLOTS (microvascular COVID-19 lung vessels obstructive thromboinflammatory syndrome) AND * Contrast CT scan negative for pulmonary thrombosis AND * D-Dimer \> 10 mcg/mL OR * 5 \< D-dimer \< 10 mcg/mL and either C Reactive Protein (CRP) \> 100 mg/dL or IL-6 \> 6 pg/mL or ferritin \> 900 ng/L (part B) * Severe pulmonary coronarvirus disease 19 (COVID 19) with suspect for MicroCLOTS (microvascular COVID-19 lung vessels obstructive thromboinflammatory syndrome) AND * Contrast CT scan positive for pulmonary thrombosis Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Known allergy to iodinated contrast dye * Hemodynamic instability * Glomerular Filtration rate \< 30 ml/min * Active bleeding or absolute contraindication to anticoagulant therapy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

optical coherence tomography pulmonary microthrombosis assessment in COVID-19 pneumonia patients

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04410549

SponsorIRCCS San Raffaele

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-09-30

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