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An International Pulmonary Embolism Registry Using EKOS

Retrospective and Prospective International EkoSonic® Registry of the Treatment and Clinical OUTcomes of Patients With Pulmonary Embolism

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03426124
Acronym
KNOCOUT PE
Enrollment
1480
Registered
2018-02-08
Start date
2018-03-01
Completion date
2020-09-30
Last updated
2023-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Embolism and Thrombosis

Keywords

venous thromboembolism

Brief summary

This registry is designed to understand acoustic pulse thrombolysis (APT) treatment regimens used as standard of care globally for pulmonary embolism. The registry will include individuals who have already received the APT treatment and those that will undergo APT treatment.

Detailed description

For the prospective arm of the registry, a physician will have selected the APT procedure for the treatment of pulmonary embolism. The APT treatment and follow-up assessments are per clinical judgement and institutional standard of care which may vary at each clinical site. For the retrospective arm of the registry, the investigators will gather data from consecutive cases of individuals who received the APT treatment for pulmonary embolism. Specific baseline, treatment, and long-term health information is collected and de-identified.

Interventions

DEVICEEkoSonic Endovascular System with thrombolytic

The device uses ultrasonic waves in combination with clot-dissolving thrombolytic drug to effectively dissolve clots.

Sponsors

BTG International Inc.
CollaboratorOTHER
Boston Scientific Corporation
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
OTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Retrospective Inclusion Criteria: * Treated with APT procedure between January 1, 2014 and one year prior to site activation * RV/LV ≥ 1.0 from diagnostic computed tomographic angiography (CTA) or echocardiogram * PE symptom duration ≤ 14 days * Troponin elevation Retrospective

Exclusion criteria

* Enrollment into the OPTALYSE PE study Prospective Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female ≥ 18 years of age and ≤ 80 years of age * RV/LV ≥ 1.0 from diagnostic computed tomographic angiography (CTA) or echocardiogram * PE symptom duration ≤ 14 days * Troponin elevation * Signed informed consent obtained from participant or legally authorized representative * Investigator has selected the EKOS device to treat participant with massive or submassive pulmonary embolism Prospective

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in RV/LV Ratio on Echocardiogram (Matched Pairs as Available)Baseline to post-procedure (end of procedure through hospital discharge up to 14 days)Difference (percent change) in the measurement of the right ventricular to left ventricular diameters (RV/LV) ratio as measured on baseline echocardiogram to post-procedure echocardiogram (24-48 hours post initiation of therapy).
Frequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Post-procedure hospitalization through hospital discharge up to 14 daysMeasured by number of subjects requiring interventions of adjunctive therapies received during post procedure hospitalization through hospital discharge up to 14 days.
Number of Patients Who Underwent Interventional Therapies Prior to the APT Procedure and Experienced a Non- or Partial- Response.From date of enrollment up to or until the placement of the Ekos device, on average 48 hours.Measured by number of patients who underwent interventional therapies prior to the APT procedure and experienced a non or partial response.
Number of Patients Experiencing a SAEs Related to EKOS Device and/or Procedure During First 12 Months Post-APT Procedure.From time of APT procedure through 12 months post-procedure.Number of subjects experiencing a SAE related to EKOS device and/or procedure from time of procedure through the first 12 months post-APT procedure, measured by frequency and severity of events.
All-cause Mortality During First 12 Months Post-procedure.Start of procedure through 12 months post-procedure.Number of all-cause mortality that occurred from the start of procedure through 12 months post-procedure.
Healthcare UtilizationMeasured as time from ICU admission to ICU discharge in hours (from date of enrollment through 12 months post-procedure).Summary of healthcare utilization from date of enrollment through discharge.
Change in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the Pulmonary Embolism Quality of Life (PEmb-QOL) at the 3 Month and 12 Month Post-hospitalization Follow-up VisitsMeasured as percent change in time from baseline assessment at discharge to 3 month and 12 month follow up.Reported as percent change in the PEmb-QOL questionnaire score from baseline timepoint to 3 months and 12 months. The PEmb-QOL measures patient's quality of life following pulmonary embolism on a scale of 1 through 5, with lower scores indicating a better outcome.
Change in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the EQ-5D-5L VAS, Utility and Misery Scores at the 3-month and 12-month Post-hospitalization Follow-up Visits.Reported results include change from baseline to 3 months and 12 months post-procedure for prospective patients.Reported as change in the VAS, Utility and Misery questionnaire scores from baseline timepoint and/or study visit to 3 months and 12 months. The VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) is a one question, unidimensional measure of pain intensity where a subject is asked to rate his pain on a scale of 100 through 1, with 100 indicating the best health imaginable through 1 indicating the worst health imaginable. Higher scores indicate a better outcome. The EQ-5D is a series of questions that measures Quality of Life on a scale of 0 through 5. 0 indicates no problems in daily activities and 5 indicates inability to perform daily activities. The total score is added up and compared to the total scale from 0 to 25, with 0 indicating no problems in daily activities and 25 indicating inability to perform daily activities. A lower score indicates a better outcome.
Number of Patients Needing an IVC Filter PlacementFrom date of procedure through 12 monthsMeasured by number patients with an occurrence of needing an IVC filter placement.
Number of Patients Experiencing Adverse Events Classified as Major Bleeding Events During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and SeverityFrom post-procedure through 12-months post-procedureMeasured by number of patients experiencing adverse events related to major bleeding events from time of procedure through the first 12 months post-procedure by frequency and severity (mild, moderate, severe).
Number of Patients Experiencing VTE (Venus Thromboembolytic Events) During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and Severity.From post-procedure through 12-months post-procedureNumber of patients experiencing events related to VTE from time of procedure through the first 12 months post-procedure by frequency and severity.
Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension DiagnosisAnalyzed 12 months post-procedureNew onset pulmonary hypertension defined as mean pulmonary artery pressure greater than 25 mm Hg by echocardiogram that persists at least 3 months after PE.

Countries

Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Turkey (Türkiye), United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Retrospective
Individuals with intermediate-high or high risk pulmonary embolism who were consecutively treated with the Ekosonic Endovascular System (EKOS) and thrombolytic drug between January 2014 and one year prior to site activation. EkoSonic Endovascular System with thrombolytic: The device uses ultrasonic waves in combination with clot-dissolving thrombolytic drug to effectively dissolve clots.
991
Prospective
Individuals who are experiencing intermediate-high or high risk pulmonary embolism where the treating investigator has selected the EKOS device and thrombolytic drug. The duration of ultrasound and volume of thrombolytic drug are selected per physician discretion. EkoSonic Endovascular System with thrombolytic: The device uses ultrasonic waves in combination with clot-dissolving thrombolytic drug to effectively dissolve clots.
489
Total1,480

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicRetrospectiveProspectiveTotal
Age, Continuous62.0 years63.0 years63.0 years
Baseline Medical History
Active Cancer
79 Participants20 Participants99 Participants
Baseline Medical History
BMI ≥30.0 kg/m²
642 Participants319 Participants961 Participants
Baseline Medical History
Congestive Heart Failure
54 Participants13 Participants67 Participants
Baseline Medical History
Family History of Venous Thromboembolism
109 Participants71 Participants180 Participants
Baseline Medical History
History of Cancer in Remission
116 Participants60 Participants176 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
192 Participants77 Participants269 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
652 Participants296 Participants948 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
13 Participants9 Participants22 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown or Missing
134 Participants117 Participants251 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
504 Participants230 Participants734 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
486 Participants259 Participants745 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
No Answer
1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
50 / 99115 / 489
other
Total, other adverse events
63 / 99140 / 489
serious
Total, serious adverse events
100 / 99139 / 489

Outcome results

Primary

All-cause Mortality During First 12 Months Post-procedure.

Number of all-cause mortality that occurred from the start of procedure through 12 months post-procedure.

Time frame: Start of procedure through 12 months post-procedure.

Population: Retrospective data to be updated.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RetrospectiveAll-cause Mortality During First 12 Months Post-procedure.50 Participants
ProspectiveAll-cause Mortality During First 12 Months Post-procedure.15 Participants
Primary

Change in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the EQ-5D-5L VAS, Utility and Misery Scores at the 3-month and 12-month Post-hospitalization Follow-up Visits.

Reported as change in the VAS, Utility and Misery questionnaire scores from baseline timepoint and/or study visit to 3 months and 12 months. The VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) is a one question, unidimensional measure of pain intensity where a subject is asked to rate his pain on a scale of 100 through 1, with 100 indicating the best health imaginable through 1 indicating the worst health imaginable. Higher scores indicate a better outcome. The EQ-5D is a series of questions that measures Quality of Life on a scale of 0 through 5. 0 indicates no problems in daily activities and 5 indicates inability to perform daily activities. The total score is added up and compared to the total scale from 0 to 25, with 0 indicating no problems in daily activities and 25 indicating inability to perform daily activities. A lower score indicates a better outcome.

Time frame: Reported results include change from baseline to 3 months and 12 months post-procedure for prospective patients.

Population: Data for the retrospective cohort were not captured as Quality of Life questionnaires were not Standard of Care at most institutions.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ProspectiveChange in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the EQ-5D-5L VAS, Utility and Misery Scores at the 3-month and 12-month Post-hospitalization Follow-up Visits.Change in VAS at 12 Months11.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.7
ProspectiveChange in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the EQ-5D-5L VAS, Utility and Misery Scores at the 3-month and 12-month Post-hospitalization Follow-up Visits.Change in VAS at 3 Months12.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.36
ProspectiveChange in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the EQ-5D-5L VAS, Utility and Misery Scores at the 3-month and 12-month Post-hospitalization Follow-up Visits.Change in Utility Score at 3 Months0.20 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.35
ProspectiveChange in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the EQ-5D-5L VAS, Utility and Misery Scores at the 3-month and 12-month Post-hospitalization Follow-up Visits.Change in Utility Score at 12 Months0.19 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.31
ProspectiveChange in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the EQ-5D-5L VAS, Utility and Misery Scores at the 3-month and 12-month Post-hospitalization Follow-up Visits.Change in Misery Score at 3 Months-2.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.8
ProspectiveChange in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the EQ-5D-5L VAS, Utility and Misery Scores at the 3-month and 12-month Post-hospitalization Follow-up Visits.Change in Misery Score at 12 Months-2.7 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.3
Primary

Change in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the Pulmonary Embolism Quality of Life (PEmb-QOL) at the 3 Month and 12 Month Post-hospitalization Follow-up Visits

Reported as percent change in the PEmb-QOL questionnaire score from baseline timepoint to 3 months and 12 months. The PEmb-QOL measures patient's quality of life following pulmonary embolism on a scale of 1 through 5, with lower scores indicating a better outcome.

Time frame: Measured as percent change in time from baseline assessment at discharge to 3 month and 12 month follow up.

Population: QOL date were not collected in the retrospective cohort. These questionnaires were only collected prospectively.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ProspectiveChange in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the Pulmonary Embolism Quality of Life (PEmb-QOL) at the 3 Month and 12 Month Post-hospitalization Follow-up VisitsPEmb-QOL Mean Change at 3 Months-22.52 percentage changeStandard Deviation 24.12
ProspectiveChange in Quality of Life (QOL) as Measured by the Pulmonary Embolism Quality of Life (PEmb-QOL) at the 3 Month and 12 Month Post-hospitalization Follow-up VisitsPEmb-QOL Mean Change at 12 Months-23.74 percentage changeStandard Deviation 24.14
Primary

Change in RV/LV Ratio on Echocardiogram (Matched Pairs as Available)

Difference (percent change) in the measurement of the right ventricular to left ventricular diameters (RV/LV) ratio as measured on baseline echocardiogram to post-procedure echocardiogram (24-48 hours post initiation of therapy).

Time frame: Baseline to post-procedure (end of procedure through hospital discharge up to 14 days)

Population: Subjects with matched pairs (pre-procedure echocardiogram and post-procedure echocardiogram through discharge from index hospitalization) have been reported.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RetrospectiveChange in RV/LV Ratio on Echocardiogram (Matched Pairs as Available)-22.6 Percent changeStandard Deviation 20.8
ProspectiveChange in RV/LV Ratio on Echocardiogram (Matched Pairs as Available)-22.6 Percent changeStandard Deviation 19.9
Primary

Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis

New onset pulmonary hypertension defined as mean pulmonary artery pressure greater than 25 mm Hg by echocardiogram that persists at least 3 months after PE.

Time frame: Analyzed 12 months post-procedure

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RetrospectiveDiagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis0 Participants
ProspectiveDiagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis1 Participants
Primary

Frequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.

Measured by number of subjects requiring interventions of adjunctive therapies received during post procedure hospitalization through hospital discharge up to 14 days.

Time frame: Post-procedure hospitalization through hospital discharge up to 14 days

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RetrospectiveFrequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Surgical pulmonary embolectomy0 Participants
RetrospectiveFrequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Peripherally administered systemic fibrinolytic therapy4 Participants
RetrospectiveFrequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Catheter-assisted embolectomy including thrombus fragmentation or aspiration5 Participants
RetrospectiveFrequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Other therapy/procedure40 Participants
RetrospectiveFrequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Continuation of procedure beyond planned time/dose7 Participants
ProspectiveFrequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Other therapy/procedure3 Participants
ProspectiveFrequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Continuation of procedure beyond planned time/dose1 Participants
ProspectiveFrequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Surgical pulmonary embolectomy1 Participants
ProspectiveFrequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Catheter-assisted embolectomy including thrombus fragmentation or aspiration2 Participants
ProspectiveFrequency and Safety Outcomes of Subjects Requiring Interventions of Adjunctive Therapies Post-procedure During Hospitalization.Peripherally administered systemic fibrinolytic therapy0 Participants
Primary

Healthcare Utilization

Summary of healthcare utilization from date of enrollment through discharge.

Time frame: Measured as time from ICU admission to ICU discharge in hours (from date of enrollment through 12 months post-procedure).

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
RetrospectiveHealthcare Utilization44.2 Hours
ProspectiveHealthcare Utilization41.2 Hours
Primary

Number of Patients Experiencing Adverse Events Classified as Major Bleeding Events During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and Severity

Measured by number of patients experiencing adverse events related to major bleeding events from time of procedure through the first 12 months post-procedure by frequency and severity (mild, moderate, severe).

Time frame: From post-procedure through 12-months post-procedure

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing Adverse Events Classified as Major Bleeding Events During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and SeverityMajor Bleeds within 365 days - Mild10 Participants
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing Adverse Events Classified as Major Bleeding Events During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and SeverityMajor Bleeds within 365 days - Moderate33 Participants
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing Adverse Events Classified as Major Bleeding Events During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and SeverityMajor Bleeds within 365 days - Severe18 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing Adverse Events Classified as Major Bleeding Events During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and SeverityMajor Bleeds within 365 days - Mild3 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing Adverse Events Classified as Major Bleeding Events During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and SeverityMajor Bleeds within 365 days - Moderate8 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing Adverse Events Classified as Major Bleeding Events During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and SeverityMajor Bleeds within 365 days - Severe3 Participants
Primary

Number of Patients Experiencing a SAEs Related to EKOS Device and/or Procedure During First 12 Months Post-APT Procedure.

Number of subjects experiencing a SAE related to EKOS device and/or procedure from time of procedure through the first 12 months post-APT procedure, measured by frequency and severity of events.

Time frame: From time of APT procedure through 12 months post-procedure.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing a SAEs Related to EKOS Device and/or Procedure During First 12 Months Post-APT Procedure.SAEs related to EKOS device and/or procedure - Severe9 Participants
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing a SAEs Related to EKOS Device and/or Procedure During First 12 Months Post-APT Procedure.SAEs related to EKOS device and/or procedure - Moderate6 Participants
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing a SAEs Related to EKOS Device and/or Procedure During First 12 Months Post-APT Procedure.SAEs related to EKOS device and/or procedure - Mild1 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing a SAEs Related to EKOS Device and/or Procedure During First 12 Months Post-APT Procedure.SAEs related to EKOS device and/or procedure - Severe5 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing a SAEs Related to EKOS Device and/or Procedure During First 12 Months Post-APT Procedure.SAEs related to EKOS device and/or procedure - Moderate1 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing a SAEs Related to EKOS Device and/or Procedure During First 12 Months Post-APT Procedure.SAEs related to EKOS device and/or procedure - Mild0 Participants
Primary

Number of Patients Experiencing VTE (Venus Thromboembolytic Events) During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and Severity.

Number of patients experiencing events related to VTE from time of procedure through the first 12 months post-procedure by frequency and severity.

Time frame: From post-procedure through 12-months post-procedure

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing VTE (Venus Thromboembolytic Events) During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and Severity.VTEs within 365 Days - Mild33 Participants
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing VTE (Venus Thromboembolytic Events) During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and Severity.VTEs within 365 Days - Moderate15 Participants
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing VTE (Venus Thromboembolytic Events) During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and Severity.VTEs within 365 Days - Severe15 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing VTE (Venus Thromboembolytic Events) During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and Severity.VTEs within 365 Days - Mild31 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing VTE (Venus Thromboembolytic Events) During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and Severity.VTEs within 365 Days - Moderate11 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Experiencing VTE (Venus Thromboembolytic Events) During First 12 Months Post-Procedure by Frequency and Severity.VTEs within 365 Days - Severe5 Participants
Primary

Number of Patients Needing an IVC Filter Placement

Measured by number patients with an occurrence of needing an IVC filter placement.

Time frame: From date of procedure through 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Needing an IVC Filter Placement50 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Needing an IVC Filter Placement20 Participants
Primary

Number of Patients Who Underwent Interventional Therapies Prior to the APT Procedure and Experienced a Non- or Partial- Response.

Measured by number of patients who underwent interventional therapies prior to the APT procedure and experienced a non or partial response.

Time frame: From date of enrollment up to or until the placement of the Ekos device, on average 48 hours.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Who Underwent Interventional Therapies Prior to the APT Procedure and Experienced a Non- or Partial- Response.Peripherally administered systemic fibrinolytic therapy9 Participants
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Who Underwent Interventional Therapies Prior to the APT Procedure and Experienced a Non- or Partial- Response.Surgical pulmonary embolectomy5 Participants
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Who Underwent Interventional Therapies Prior to the APT Procedure and Experienced a Non- or Partial- Response.Catheter-assisted embolectomy including fragmentation or aspiration19 Participants
RetrospectiveNumber of Patients Who Underwent Interventional Therapies Prior to the APT Procedure and Experienced a Non- or Partial- Response.Other11 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Who Underwent Interventional Therapies Prior to the APT Procedure and Experienced a Non- or Partial- Response.Other3 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Who Underwent Interventional Therapies Prior to the APT Procedure and Experienced a Non- or Partial- Response.Peripherally administered systemic fibrinolytic therapy1 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Who Underwent Interventional Therapies Prior to the APT Procedure and Experienced a Non- or Partial- Response.Catheter-assisted embolectomy including fragmentation or aspiration0 Participants
ProspectiveNumber of Patients Who Underwent Interventional Therapies Prior to the APT Procedure and Experienced a Non- or Partial- Response.Surgical pulmonary embolectomy0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026