Emergency study on testing for blood clots in the lungs
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how doctors decide to test for pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) in the emergency department. It helps understand what factors lead to testing, which could improve care for future patients.
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Who can take part
- You are being seen in the emergency department for possible blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a D-dimer blood test done as part of your emergency visit.
- You live in Ontario and have a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card.
- You have not had imaging for blood clots (like a CT scan or ultrasound) in the past 30 days.
- You are not on blood thinners for a reason other than a blood clot.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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