Study of blood clots from central lines using CT scans
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses special CT scans (photon-counting CT) to look for blood clots related to central lines, both in patients who have passed away and in living patients. It aims to better understand and detect these clots.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You or your loved one has a central line (a type of IV tube placed in a large vein).
- For the first part: the patient has passed away and the family agrees to an autopsy.
- For the second part: you are alive, have a central line, and are scheduled for a CT scan without contrast dye.
- Your kidney function must be good enough (GFR above 15) for the CT scan without contrast.
- You must be able to give your informed consent (or the next of kin must give permission).
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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