Heart scan could spot deadly clot risks early

NCT ID NCT07647497

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sohag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a simple heart ultrasound can help predict which patients with a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) are at higher risk for serious problems. Researchers will check right heart function in 112 adults and track outcomes like breathing failure, heart issues, and death. The goal is to improve how doctors assess risk and make treatment decisions.

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 help doctors better identify high-risk pulmonary embolism patients early, potentially reducing complications and deaths.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct changes in care, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulmonary embolism Ventricular Dysfunction, Right

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PULMONARY EMBOLISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sohag University hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Sohag, Egypt
Sohag University hospital
RECRUITING

Sohag, Egypt

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