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The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of adjunctive catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT), which includes the intrathrombus administration of rt-PA (Activase/Alteplase), can prevent post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) in pediatric patients with symptomatic proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) as compared with optimal standard anticoagulation alone.
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rt-PA, the study drug, is a fibrinolytic drug that is indicated for use in acute myocardial infarction, acute ischemic stroke, and acute massive pulmonary embolism in adults. Previous studies have shown the ability of rt-PA to lyse venous thrombus in patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and suggest that successful rt-PA mediated thrombolysis can prevent post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS).
rt-PA is delivered directly into venous thrombus using a catheter/device which is embedded within the thrombus by a physician under imaging guidance. This method of rt-PA delivery, catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT), is thought to be safer, more effective, and more efficient than previous methods. The question of whether CDT using rt-PA improves long-term DVT patient outcomes with acceptable risk and cost is currently being studied in the ATTRACT Trial for adults, but has not yet been addressed in the pediatric population.
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