New rapid blood test could speed up clot diagnosis

NCT ID NCT04737954

First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a new, fast blood test (LumiraDx D-Dimer) to see how well it detects blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism). About 679 adults with symptoms of a clot took part. The test was compared to standard lab methods to check its accuracy. The goal is to help doctors quickly rule out dangerous clots.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Addenbrookes Hospital

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • Epsom and St Helier Hospitals

    Epsom, United Kingdom

  • Glsagow Royal Infirmary

    Glasgow, United Kingdom

  • Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    London, United Kingdom

  • Manchester Royal Infirmary

    Manchester, United Kingdom

  • Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

    Glasgow, United Kingdom

  • Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • Royal London Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • South Warwickshire Foundation Trust

    Warwick, United Kingdom

  • St Georges Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • St Johns Hospital

    Livingston, United Kingdom

  • University College Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • Universitäres Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Hamburg

    Hamburg, 20246, Germany

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