ER study tests smarter way to diagnose dangerous blood clots

NCT ID NCT07313501

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether two simple checklists (PERC and YEARS) can safely reduce the number of CT scans needed to diagnose pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs). Researchers will review the records of 500 adults who came to the emergency room with suspected clots. If the checklists work, they could speed up diagnosis and cut down on unnecessary imaging.

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 could show that using these simple checklists can safely reduce the number of CT scans and waiting times for patients with suspected pulmonary embolism.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective study at one hospital, so results may not apply everywhere. The checklists might miss some cases of pulmonary embolism.

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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.

PULMONARY EMBOLISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Service d'Urgences Médico-Chirurgicales Adules - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITING

Strasbourg, 67091, France

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