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RecruitingNCT06400004Updated Mar 5, 2026

Lumason® Infusion vs. Bolus Administrations

A Phase 3 interventional study of Sulfur Hexafluoride Lipid Type A Microspheres 25 MG Injection Powder for Suspension [LUMASON] and Lumason in Heart Diseases, sponsored by Bracco Diagnostics, Inc. Recruiting at 6 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-05.

Sponsored by Bracco Diagnostics, Inc · Phase 3, Interventional, and Diagnostic

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by May 2026, 4 months ago, but the record still lists the study as recruiting.
  • Started Jul 2024; still recruiting 2 years 2 months later.
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
106
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

A phase III study designed as a randomized, within-patient comparison of continuous infusion of diluted Lumason® versus the bolus administration of undiluted Lumason® for degree of LVO and assessment of LV EBD (co-primary endpoints).

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This is a phase III study designed as a randomized, within-patient comparison of continuous infusion of diluted Lumason® versus the bolus administration of undiluted Lumason® for degree of LVO and assessment of LV EBD (co-primary endpoints). The study will enroll patients with suboptimal LV EBD defined as ≥2 adjacent segments in any apical view that cannot be visualized at pre-contrast echocardiogram.

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Conditions studied

  • Heart Diseases

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In context

Heart Diseases

3,639 studies on the registry are indexed under Heart Diseases; 461 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 106 is close to the median of 100 across 1,778 interventional studies indexed under Heart Diseases.

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Lead sponsor

Bracco Diagnostics, Inc is the lead sponsor of 48 studies on the registry; 1 is open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Are at least 18-years old;
  • Have suboptimal LV EBD, defined as ≥2 adjacent segments in any apical view that cannot be visualized, at pre-contrast echocardiogram;
  • Provide their written informed consent and are willing to comply with protocol requirements.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient has severe congestive heart failure (class IV according to the classification of the New York Heart Association);
  • Patient has uncontrolled angina (i.e., uncontrolled on medication);
  • Patient had a recent myocardial infarction (within the last 3 days and not stabilized);
  • Patient has severe arrhythmia, that in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with the study conduct;
  • Patient has severe pulmonary hypertension, that in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with the study conduct;
  • Patient had been treated with any other contrast medium, either intravascular or orally, within 48 hours prior to the first administration;
  • Has any known allergy to one or more of the ingredients of the investigational product;
  • Is pregnant or lactating. Exclude the possibility of pregnancy by: testing on site (serum or urine βHCG) prior to the start of investigational product administration; surgical history (e.g., tubal ligation or hysterectomy); post-menopausal with a minimum 1 year without menses;
  • Has previously entered the study or have received any other investigational drug within 30 days prior to admission in this study;
  • Is determined by the Investigator that the patient is clinically unsuitable for the study.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Diagnostic
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
106 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Bolus administration

    Bolus administration of 2 mL undiluted Lumason®

    Drug: Sulfur Hexafluoride Lipid Type A Microspheres 25 MG Injection Powder for Suspension [LUMASON]

  • Experimental
    Continuous infusion

    Continuous infusion of 8 mL of diluted Lumason®

    Drug: Lumason

Interventions

  • DrugSulfur Hexafluoride Lipid Type A Microspheres 25 MG Injection Powder for Suspension [LUMASON]

    Bolus administration of 2 mL undiluted Lumason®, to be administered in 20 seconds

    Also known as: Bolus Administration

  • DrugLumason

    Continuous infusion of 8 mL of diluted Lumason® (4 mL of Lumason® diluted in 4 mL of saline) at a rate of 1.0 mL/min

    Also known as: Infusion Administration

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Adequate LV EBD Score

    Compare the proportion of patients with adequate LV EBD score for infusion vs. bolus administrations in patients with suboptimal left ventricular endocardial border delineation at unenhanced echocardiography.

    Time frame: 2-3 Hours

  2. Adequate LV Opacification

    Compare the proportion of patients with adequate LV opacification for infusion vs. bolus administrations in patients with suboptimal left ventricular endocardial border delineation at unenhanced echocardiography.

    Time frame: 2-3 Hours

Secondary outcomes

  1. Clinically useful LVO

    To compare the duration of clinically useful LVO in infusion vs. bolus administrations in terms of duration

    Time frame: 2-3 Hours

  2. Adverse events

    Compare adverse event rate after infusion vs. bolus administrations

    Time frame: 24 Hours

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Study locations

4 of 6 sites recruiting
  • Interventional Cardiology Medical Group
    West Hills, California 91307, United States
    • Michael Fam, MD · Contact · mfam@elegantrd.com · 818-743-0666
    • Farhad Rafii, MD · Principal investigator
    Recruiting
  • Piedmont Heart Institute
    Atlanta, Georgia 30309, United States
    Recruiting
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oregon Health and Sciences University
    Portland, Oregon 97239, United States
    • Amy Koski · Contact · koskia@ohsu.edu · 503-360-6705
    • David German, MD · Principal investigator
    • Brian Davidson, MD · Sub investigator
    Not yet recruiting
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Galveston, Texas 77555, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Vital Heart and Vein
    Humble, Texas 77338, United States
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Mar 5, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06400004
Lead sponsor
Bracco Diagnostics, Inc
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
May 6, 2024
Start date
Jul 10, 2024
Primary completion
May 31, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 31, 2026 (estimated)
Last update
Mar 5, 2026

Study contacts

Rushil Sankpal
Contact
rushil.sankpal@diag.bracco.com
609-514-2267
Jose Banchs, MD
study director · Sr. Medical Director

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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