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.
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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Brno University Hospital
RECRUITINGBrno, Czechia
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Havlíčkův Brod Hospital
RECRUITINGHavlíčkův Brod, Czechia
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Jihlava Hospital
RECRUITINGJihlava, Czechia
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Náchod Hospital
RECRUITINGNáchod, Czechia
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Pardubice Hospital
RECRUITINGPardubice, Czechia
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Rychnov nad Kněžnou Hospital
RECRUITINGRychnov nad Kněžnou, Czechia
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Tábor Hospital
RECRUITINGTábor, Czechia
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University Hospital Hradec Králové
RECRUITINGHradec Králové, Czechia
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University Hospital Olomouc
RECRUITINGOlomouc, Czechia
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University Hospital Ostrava
RECRUITINGOstrava, Czechia
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