Using a new imaging test to find blood clots in the lungs
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new, non-invasive imaging method called pulsatile electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to help diagnose and monitor acute pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). It may provide a faster or safer way to detect clots compared to standard CT scans, especially for patients who cannot have contrast dye.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a new blood clot in your lungs (acute pulmonary embolism) or are being checked for one.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a permanent implant like a pacemaker or defibrillator, and your chest skin is healthy enough to wear a special belt.
- You are not currently in another clinical trial (if joining the part of the study that looks forward in time).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 50 (if you are joining the part of the study that looks forward in time).
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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