New imaging technique reveals how blood thinners reshape lung vessels after clots

NCT ID NCT04113421

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 10 people hospitalized with a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism). Researchers used a special 3D CT scan technique to compare lung blood vessels before and 48 hours after standard blood thinner treatment. The goal was to measure changes in blood flow and heart function, not to test a new drug or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulmonary embolism

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States