A 30-Second ultrasound trick that could spot deadly blood clots?
NCT ID NCT07098546
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a bedside ultrasound measurement called 'bubble time' can help diagnose pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs). Researchers will measure bubble time in 250 emergency department patients with suspected embolism and compare it to standard CT scans. The goal is to see if this quick, low-cost test can reliably identify the condition, potentially speeding up diagnosis and treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bedside ultrasound measuring right ventricular 'bubble time'
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this quick bedside test could speed up diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, potentially reducing reliance on CT scans and enabling faster treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The bubble time test may not prove accurate enough to replace standard imaging, and results may vary depending on the operator.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Rize Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Rize, Merkez, 53020, Turkey (Türkiye)