New screening could catch hidden lung damage after blood clots

NCT ID NCT06865326

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

Summary

This study is testing a standard screening method to find a condition called chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) in people who had a blood clot in their lungs 3 to 12 months earlier. Researchers will check if certain tests, like heart ultrasound or lung scans, can catch CTEPH early. The goal is to see if this approach helps more patients get the right care sooner.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this screening approach could help doctors catch a serious lung condition earlier, leading to faster treatment and better outcomes for patients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational pilot study, so it won't directly test a new treatment. The screening may not prove accurate or cost-effective in real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension pulmonary embolism

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Brno University Hospital

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    Brno, Czechia

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  • Havlíčkův Brod Hospital

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    Havlíčkův Brod, Czechia

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  • Jihlava Hospital

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    Jihlava, Czechia

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  • Náchod Hospital

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    Náchod, Czechia

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  • Pardubice Hospital

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    Pardubice, Czechia

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  • Rychnov nad Kněžnou Hospital

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    Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Czechia

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  • Tábor Hospital

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    Tábor, Czechia

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  • University Hospital Hradec Králové

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    Hradec Králové, Czechia

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  • University Hospital Olomouc

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    Olomouc, Czechia

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  • University Hospital Ostrava

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    Ostrava, Czechia

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