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A randomised trial comparing four methods of investigating patients with suspected pulmonary thrombo-embolism

A randomised trial comparing four methods of investigating patients with suspected pulmonary thrombo-embolism

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN19083957
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2003-04-25
Start date
1999-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2016-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cardiovascular diseases: Thromboembolic disease Circulatory System Thromboembolic disease

Interventions

A randomised, open clinical trial in a single centre of four investigational protocols: patients are randomised into one of the protocols. 1. V/Q scan +/- lower limb doppler ultrasound +/- clinical as

Sponsors

Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients suspected of acute pulmonary embolus normally investigated with ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) radionucleide scanning. 18 years or greater. Giving informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unable to give informed consent. Pregnant. Contraindication to any one of the above protocols.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Follow-up will monitor: Days in hospital. Other investigations. Treatment costs. Recurrent thrombo-embolic disease in three months following investigation. Readmission and subsequent costs.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration.—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026