Supplemental Oxygen in Pulmonary Embolism (SO-PE) (SO-PE)
Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thromboembolism, Metabolomics
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Pulmonary Embolism focused on measuring Pulmonary Embolism, PE, RVD
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adults ≥18 years old Confirmed Pulmonary Embolism (PE) on computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) performed <24 hours prior to enrollment Symptom duration <72 hours Confirmation of right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) by clinician Oxygen saturation ≥90% while breathing room air Exclusion Criteria: Hemodynamic instability Use of vasopressors or mechanical circulatory support Planned use of thrombolytics or plan for embolectomy Oxygen saturation <90% while breathing room air at any time in the Emergency Department (ED) New onset arrhythmia History of pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypoventilation syndrome, or congestive heart failure (CHF) with left ventricular ejection fraction <40% Known pregnancy Use of chronic oxygen therapy at baseline Vasodilator medication used in the past 24 hours Symptom onset ≥72 hours Inability to wear a face mask Technically inadequate baseline echocardiogram Temperature >39° C Positive test for Covid-19 or influenza within the previous 10 days
Sites / Locations
- Massachusetts General HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Supplemental oxygen delivered by facemask
Room air delivered by facemask
Patients with acute PE will be randomized to breathing supplemental oxygen by non-rebreather face mask first. Subjects will alternate treatments (supplemental oxygen or room air) every 30 minutes for 90 minutes (e.g. T=30, T=60, T=90) and then will maintain their treatment (oxygen or room air) for a total of 180 minutes.
Patients with acute PE will be randomized to breathing room air by non-rebreather face mask first. Subjects will alternate treatments (supplemental oxygen or room air) every 30 minutes for 90 minutes (e.g. T=30, T=60, T=90) and then will maintain their treatment (oxygen or room air) for a total of 180 minutes.