Can ultrasound better spot returning leg clots? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05300139

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

Summary

This study looks at whether ultrasound can correctly diagnose a repeat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the same leg. Researchers will check if the clot changes after 3 months of blood thinner treatment. The goal is to reduce false alarms and unnecessary treatment. The study involves 18 adults with a history of DVT.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Color Doppler Ultrasound

What this could lead to

If successful, this could improve accuracy of ultrasound for diagnosing DVT recurrence, reducing false positives and unnecessary treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early study with only 18 participants and no comparison standard, so results may not be reliable or widely applicable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Recurrence venous thromboembolism Venous Thrombosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cabinet d'angiologie Bensedrine

    Six-Fours-les-Plages, Var, 83140, France

  • Cabinet d'angiologie Bonavita

    Bastia, Haute-Corse, 20200, France

  • Cabinet d'angiologie Cazanave

    Carcassonne, Aude, 11000, France

  • Cabinet d'angiologie Cazaux

    Auch, Gers, 32000, France

  • Cabinet d'angiologie De Mari

    Ajaccio, Corse-du-Sud, 20090, France

  • Cabinet d'angiologie Dias

    Martigues, Bouches Du Rhône, 13500, France

  • Cabinet d'angiologie Secondi

    Ajaccio, Corse-du-Sud, 20090, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon La Seyne sur Mer

    Toulon, Var, 83056, France

  • Centre Hospitalier d'Auch

    Auch, Gers, 32000, France

  • Centre Hospitalier de Carcassonne

    Carcassonne, Aude, 11000, France

  • Clinique Rive Gauche

    Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, 31076, France

  • Clinique des fleurs

    Ollioules, Var, 83140, France