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Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Pulmonary Hypertension Risk Scores Predict Outcomes and Survival in CTEPH Surgery
Justin Issard et al., ERJ Open Research (15 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00862-2026
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Riociguat versus Selexipag in Treatment-naïve CTEPH: an Exploratory Randomised Trial
Yoshihisa Nakano et al., ERJ Open Research (15 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.01322-2026
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Prior Venous Thromboembolism Defines Distinct Genetic and Molecular Phenotypes in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.
Zhang Zhu et al., Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology (15 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42877973/
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Evaluating the efficacy of pressure microcatheters for fractional flow reserve measurement in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: a comparative study
Jinzhi Wang et al., European journal of medical research (9 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-026-05197-9
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Integration of hereditary thrombophilia data and polygenic risk scores into prognostic models improves differential diagnosis of CTEPH
Y Kubkin et al., Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine (5 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2026.1887880
Clinical Trials : Australian Sites
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A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Macitentan 75 mg in Inoperable or Persistent/Recurrent Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
NCT04271475 · TERMINATED · Phase 3 · Actelion
Ages 18 to 80
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04271475
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A Study to Find Out if Selexipag is Effective and Safe in Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension When the Disease is Inoperable or Persistent/Recurrent After Surgery and/or Interventional Treatment
NCT03689244 · TERMINATED · Phase 3 · Actelion
Ages 18 to 85
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03689244
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BAY63-2521 - Long-term Extension Study in Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
NCT00910429 · Completed · Phase 3 · Bayer
Ages 18 to 80
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00910429
Source: RareWays research directory. Data from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is a rare condition in which blood clots in the lungs do not fully clear and leave scar tissue that blocks or narrows the pulmonary arteries. This raises pressure in the lungs and strains the heart, causing breathlessness and tiredness. Surgery to remove the scarring, balloon angioplasty and medicines are used to treat it.
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Most Recent Research
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) risk assessment tools are widely used to evaluate prognosis and guide treatment decisions, particularly for timing of lung transplantation. However, their applicability to patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) undergoing pulmonary thrombo-endarterectomy (PTE) has not been fully assessed. This study retrospectively applied three validated PH risk scores—COMPERA, REVEAL 2.0, and the 4-Strata model—to preoperative data from 506 patients who underwent PTE between 2005 and 2023. Patients were stratified into low, intermediate, and high-risk categories based on each score. Postoperative outcomes and long-term survival were compared across risk groups and between scoring systems. Analysis revealed that higher preoperative risk scores were associated with more complex postoperative courses, including longer mechanical ventilation, ICU stay, and hospital length of stay, as well as increased 90-day mortality and ECMO use. The 4-Strata model demonstrated superior stratification, with clearer distinctions in outcomes between risk levels. Multivariate analysis identified age and high-risk status in the 4-Strata model as independent predictors of 90-day mortality. Long-term survival analysis confirmed that higher risk scores correlated with poorer outcomes across all models, with the 4-Strata score offering the best discrimination. These results support the use of PH-specific risk scores in the surgical management of CTEPH and highlight the potential of the 4-Strata model as a prognostic tool. The study underscores the importance of integrating risk stratification into shared clinical decision-making.
Common Questions
What is Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension?
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is a rare condition in which blood clots in the lungs do not fully clear and leave scar tissue that blocks or narrows the pulmonary arteries. This raises pressure in the lungs and strains the heart, causing breathlessness and tiredness. Surgery to remove the scarring, balloon angioplasty and medicines are used to treat it.
How many clinical trials are available for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension?
RareWays currently indexes 59 clinical trials for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, of which 6 are actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
Where does the research data for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension come from?
RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is refreshed automatically every day. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.
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