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Ultrasound-Assisted Thrombolysis for Heart Attack (SONOSTEMILYSIS Trial)
SONOSTEMILYSIS Trial Summary
This trial will test whether using sound waves in addition to standard medical care can help improve outcomes for people having a heart attack.
SONOSTEMILYSIS Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSONOSTEMILYSIS Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.SONOSTEMILYSIS Trial Design
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- You have taken another experimental medication or treatment within the last 30 days before having a heart attack.I have had coronary bypass surgery in the past.You need to have clear images of your heart from certain angles on an echocardiogram.You have a specific type of heart attack with no signs of another type of heart problem.You have had a bad reaction to the special liquid used for the ultrasound test in the past.My ECG shows significant changes indicating a severe heart attack.I am older than 30 years.I had a severe heart attack and got treatment within 6 hours.You have a very short life expectancy or are seriously ill.I cannot take certain blood thinners or aspirin due to a bleeding disorder.I have had a severe heart condition called cardiogenic shock.You have a large hole between the right and left sides of your heart.I am expected to undergo a clot-dissolving treatment.
- Group 1: Sonothrombolysis
- Group 2: Standard of Care
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is there evidence to suggest Definity® is effective when paired with High Mechanical Index Ultrasound?
"Currently, there are 19 clinical studies underway for Definity® with High Mechanical Index Ultrasound-- 1 of which is in its third phase. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serves as the primary trial site; however, 26 other cities host trials for this treatment."
What is the aggregate figure of participants involved in this investigation?
"Affirmative. The information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov shows this scientific trial is currently seeking participants, with 60 patients required across a single site. It was published on February 23rd 2021 and most recently revised May 16th 2022."
Does the FDA recognize Definity® with High Mechanical Index Ultrasound as a legitimate medical treatment?
"The safety of Definity® with High Mechanical Index Ultrasound was rated a 2, as it is only in the second phase of clinical trials and data has yet to be collected proving efficacy."
What medical applications is Definity® with High Mechanical Index Ultrasound usually utilized for?
"Definity® with High Mechanical Index Ultrasound is a viable option for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases and obtaining diagnostic imaging using echocardiography."
Are there any remaining slots available to participants in this experiment?
"Indeed, the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that enrollment is still open for this medical trial. First posted in February 2021 and recently updated in May of 2022, this research aims to recruit 60 patients from a single clinic site."
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