Residual blood clots seen on lung scan study
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial uses a special lung scan (SPECT-CT) to look for leftover blood clots in people with high blood pressure in the lungs or ongoing shortness of breath after a clot. It may help doctors better understand these conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are being sent for a lung scan (V/Q SPECT-CT) to check for blocked blood flow.
- You have been told you might have pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) or have ongoing shortness of breath after a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung).
- You are covered by French social security (health insurance).
- You are not pregnant.
- You are not being scanned for a new, sudden blood clot in the lung.
- You are able to complete the full scan procedure.
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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