Drugs / Lumason
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Lumason

Diagnostic / imaging agent

Developed for
acute hydrops keratoconus · ischemic stroke · proliferative vitreoretinopathy · retinal detachment
Investigated by
Bracco Diagnostics, Inc · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Mayo Clinic · Academic Medical Center - University of Amsterdam · Boston Children's Hospital · David Mooney
+31 more · Indiana University · Turku University Hospital · American Heart Association · Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc · Bracco Imaging S.p.A. · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Central Hospital, Nancy, France · Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville · Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City · Emory University · HaEmek Medical Center, Israel · Johns Hopkins University · Maastricht University Medical Center · Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) · National Eye Institute (NEI) · National Kidney Foundation, United States · NaviFUS Corporation · Nemours Children's Clinic · Norwegian University of Science and Technology · Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · Rambam Health Care Campus · Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · St. Olavs Hospital · Thomas Jefferson University · Umeå University · United States Department of Defense · University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · University Hospital, Tours · University of Utah · Yonsei University

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 5 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansions (3) US (FDA) LUMASON — 2016-03-31 – 2019-11-13 fda.gov ↗
Approved US (FDA) LUMASON — 2014-10-10 fda.gov ↗
Approved EU (EMA) SonoVue — 2001-03-26 europa.eu ↗

Trials 45

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 03 trials
Phase 0 NCT05957042 Sep 2023 → Sep 2026 breast cancer Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03954015 Oct 2019 → Jun 2020 breast fibrocystic change, proliferative type Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03107520 May 2017 → Apr 2027 expected developmental dysplasia of the hip Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 15 trials
Phase 1 NCT03653702 Oct 2023 → Apr 2024 vesicoureteral reflux Boston Children's Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05613946 Dec 2022 → Jun 2024 lymphedema Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03295656 Jul 2020 appendicitis Boston Children's Hospital Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04324294 Feb 2020 → Dec 2025 malignant pancreatic neoplasm, pancreatitis Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02911714 Feb 2018 → Jun 2022 — University of Utah Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 1/24 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT05186415 Aug 2022 → Jun 2024 pulmonary valve insufficiency, tetralogy of fallot Nemours Children's Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT04718441 May 2021 → May 2025 abdominal wall malformation David Mooney Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03147690 Nov 2017 → Oct 2019 — David Mooney Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00286559 Aug 2006 → Dec 2008 coronary artery disorder University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 25 trials
Phase 2 NCT06693752 Oct 2026 → Sep 2027 expected hydrocephalus Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04146441 Feb 2020 → Dec 2022 pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma St. Olavs Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03687502 Jan 2019 → Mar 2021 appendicitis Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03335033 Nov 2017 → Jan 2022 arterial disorder Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01306292 Apr → Nov 2011 pulmonary hypertension Bracco Diagnostics, Inc Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 315 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 3 NCT06497959 Apr 2025 → Apr 2029 expected fetal growth restriction Central Hospital, Nancy, France Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06496971 Nov 2024 → Dec 2026 expected adult glioblastoma, brain cancer NaviFUS Corporation Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05648812 Jan 2024 → Jul 2029 expected perinatal asphyxia Turku University Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05694611 Jan 2024 → Jan 2026 — Turku University Hospital Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 3 NCT03549520 Dec 2020 → May 2024 brain hypoxia - ischemia Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03549507 Nov 2020 → May 2024 ischemic bowel disorder, perinatal necrotizing enterocolitis Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 3 NCT04006275 Jun → Dec 2019 cirrhosis of liver, hepatocellular carcinoma Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03290053 Nov 2017 → Apr 2018 ischemic stroke Umeå University Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 3 NCT02884297 Oct 2016 → Sep 2019 pregnancy disorder Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02552238 Oct 2015 → Jun 2017 coronary artery disorder Bracco Diagnostics, Inc Completed Met primary
Phase 47 trials
Phase 4 NCT05025449 Sep 2021 → Sep 2023 — Emory University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04660136 Dec 2020 → Mar 2023 Crohn disease Yonsei University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03821376 Jul 2019 → Sep 2021 kidney cancer Indiana University Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 4 NCT03490929 Jun 2018 → Dec 2026 expected — Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03473249 May 2018 → Dec 2026 expected — Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03061045 Apr 2017 → Jan 2018 hydrocephalus Johns Hopkins University Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03040323 Dec 2016 → Jun 2018 — Indiana University Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase not applicable6 trials
— NCT03101176 Sep 2017 → Sep 2022 prostate cancer Academic Medical Center - University of Amsterdam Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT02177045 Oct 2014 → Oct 2015 breast cancer Rambam Health Care Campus Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT01481441 Nov 2011 → Nov 2015 prostate cancer Academic Medical Center - University of Amsterdam Terminated No outcome recorded
— NCT00677963 Jun 2009 → Apr 2010 atherosclerosis, carotid stenosis Maastricht University Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00593190 Jan → Dec 2008 acute hydrops keratoconus HaEmek Medical Center, Israel Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00243698 May 2004 → May 2007 breast neoplasm University Hospital, Tours Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy18 trials
Phase 0 NCT03296852 Background Apr → Sep 2018 stroke disorder University of California, Los Angeles Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06600880 Background Aug 2027 → Jul 2028 expected — Columbia University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05569122 Background Mar 2023 → Sep 2027 expected pure mitochondrial myopathy Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03335020 Comparator Apr 2018 → Dec 2020 atherosclerosis, fibromuscular dysplasia, idiopathic spontaneous coronary artery dissection, segmental arterial mediolysis Mayo Clinic Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT06329570 Background Oct 2024 → Dec 2027 glioblastoma, primary brain neoplasm NaviFUS Corporation Suspended No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 1

DateIssuerRelease
2025-08-05 Bracco Diagnostics, Inc Regulatory Bracco Imaging Receives Regulatory Approval in China for Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) in the Assessment of Fallopian Tube Patency bracco.com ↗
Bracco Imaging, a global leader in diagnostic imaging, today announced that its ultrasound contrast agent has been approved by the China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for use in hysterosalpingo-contrast-sonography (HyCoSy).

All press releases naming this drug 1 release

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Evidence & citations 11 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 64 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as LUMASON “In 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lumason (sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microsphere) for characterization of focal liver lesions with CEUS in both...” NCT05025449 ↗
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“Injection of Sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres (Lumason) contrast agent will be performed via the existing peripheral intravenous line using the FDA-recommended...” NCT03549520 ↗

“Injection of Sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres (Lumason) contrast agent will be performed via the existing peripheral intravenous line using the FDA-recommended...” NCT04640038 ↗

“Injection of Sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres (Lumason) contrast agent will be performed via the existing peripheral intravenous line using the FDA-recommended...” NCT03549507 ↗

“Myocardial contrast echocardiography will be performed by intravenous administration of ultrasound contrast agent (Definity or Lumason) using FDA-approved dose limits.” NCT02560467 ↗

“These patients will also receive an IV contrast agent (Lumason) during the procedure, which is not part of standard of care, and is for research use only.” NCT04324294 ↗

“2 mL of Lumason will be injected as a single dose via a nephrostomy tube at the time of postoperative renal ultrasound” NCT03058614 ↗

“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” NCT06400004 ↗

“Will be done using Lumason (Bracco Diagnostics, Inc) administered intravenously via slow hand infusion.” NCT03335020 ↗

“Sulfur Hexafluoride Lipid Type A Microspheres 25 MG Intravenous Powder for Suspension [LUMASON]” NCT03061045 ↗

“Sulfur Hexafluoride Lipid Type A Microspheres 25 mg Injection Powder for Suspension [LUMASON]” NCT06693752 ↗

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Known as LumasonTM “Sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres (LumasonTM, Bracco Inc) is an FDA-approved ultrasound contrast agent.” NCT03549507 ↗
1

“Sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres (LumasonTM, Bracco Inc) is an FDA-approved ultrasound contrast agent.” NCT03549520 ↗

Known as SF6 “Intracameral Gas SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) Injection for Acute Hydrops in Keratoconus” NCT00593190 ↗
2

“Then, sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) will be injected in the vitreous cavity.” NCT02185469 ↗

“silicone oil versus sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas tamponades” PMID 32408387 ↗ May 2020

Known as Sonovue “A bolus of 1.0ml of the ultrasound contrast agent (so called 'Microbubbles') Lumason™, internationally known as SonoVue (Bracco Pharmaceuticals, Italy), will be injected into...” NCT03296852 ↗
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“One to two bolus (each 2.4mL) of SonoVue per patient in the optimization part” NCT00911027 ↗

“Gaseous microbubbles (Sonovue) combinated with Ultrasounds” NCT03458975 ↗

“contrast agent (SonoVue, Bracco, Milan, Italy)” NCT04660136 ↗

“microbubbles (MB) (SonoVue® )” NCT06496971 ↗

“Drug: Sonovue and Sonazoid” NCT04006275 ↗

NCT04146441 ↗

NCT03385200 ↗

NCT02884297 ↗

NCT01306292 ↗

NCT03335566 ↗

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Known as SonoVue (25 mg under sulfur hexafluoride gas) / Lumason “SonoVue (25 mg under sulfur hexafluoride gas) / Lumason” NCT03473249 ↗
Known as Sulfur Hexafluoride ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00000140 ↗
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NCT02185469 ↗

NCT00593190 ↗

NCT05648812 ↗

NCT03235180 ↗

NCT05694611 ↗

Known as Sulfur Hexafluoride Lipid Type A Microspheres “sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres (Lumason, Bracco Diagnostics, Monroe Township, NJ)” NCT03040323 ↗
10

NCT03061045 ↗

NCT06693752 ↗

NCT03295656 ↗

NCT04640038 ↗

NCT03549520 ↗

NCT03490929 ↗

NCT06400004 ↗

NCT03549507 ↗

NCT03687502 ↗

NCT05186415 ↗

Known as sulfur hexafluoride microbubbles “sulfur hexafluoride microbubbles” NCT00829413 ↗
Known as sulphur hexafluoride ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00677963 ↗
Modality Other / unclassified “sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas tamponades” PMID 32408387 ↗ May 2020
Route Other “intraocular long-acting gas” NCT00000140 ↗