Impact of discovering pulmonary emboli during CT scans on patient care
Official title: Incidental Discovery of Pulmonary Emboli Via CT Scan: Impact of Detections on Patient Care and Resulting Complications. A Retrospective Study
Run by Meir Medical Center · NCT06622876 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how often doctors find unexpected blood clots in the lungs during chest scans of ICU patients and what that means for their treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Meir Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kfar Saba) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06622876 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients admitted to the ICU who undergo chest CT scans during their stay.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not undergo chest CT scans or are not admitted to the ICU may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the incidental discovery of pulmonary emboli in patients undergoing chest CT scans, particularly focusing on those admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to assess the frequency of these findings and their implications for patient management, as well as the lack of consensus on treatment protocols for such incidental detections. The study will analyze data from patients admitted to the ICU between August 2020 and August 2024 who underwent chest CT scans. By examining these cases, the study seeks to provide insights into the therapeutic approaches for managing incidental pulmonary emboli.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the management and treatment protocols for patients with incidental pulmonary emboli, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing literature on incidental pulmonary emboli in oncology patients, this study addresses a novel population and has not been previously explored in the ICU setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All patients who were admitted to the ICU between 8/2020 and 8/2024 and underwent chest CT during ICU stay - Exclusion Criteria: Missing information \-
Where it's running
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Meir Medical Center
Kfar Saba, Israel Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.