Clinical trials
Cardiac Arrest clinical trials
Below are recruiting cardiac arrest clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 174 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06503016RecruitingPhase 3
Phosphocreatine for medical emergency team patients
This study tests if a medicine called phosphocreatine helps people in the hospital who have a serious heart or lung emergency. It aims to see if the medicine can improve recovery and prevent further complications.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06401707RecruitingPhase 2
Seizure prevention after cardiac arrest
This study tests a seizure-prevention medicine called perampanel for people whose hearts stopped beating (cardiac arrest) and are now in the ICU. The goal is to see if it helps prevent seizures that can happen after such an event.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02708134Recruiting
Study of CPR quality in children and young adults
This trial looks at how well CPR (chest compressions) is done during an emergency resuscitation in children and young adults. The goal is to understand what helps improve care during life-saving resuscitation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges birth–18 years - NCT04330651Recruiting
Extra-support machine for heart patients after surgery
This study looks at using an external life-support machine after heart surgery. It may help patients who need temporary extra support while the heart and body recover.
FlorenceAges 18–80 - NCT07707037Recruiting
Helping parents cope after a child's cardiac arrest
This study tests if providing clearer information to parents after their child's cardiac arrest can reduce fear and anxiety. It is for parents of children under 17.5 years old who are expected to leave the hospital soon.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–17 years - NCT05868239Recruiting
Testing an aerosol box during CPR emergencies
This study tests whether using an aerosol “box” during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during an emergency improves safety and care. It’s mainly aimed at trained healthcare staff who can perform required tasks during CPR.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT04462380Recruiting
AI study for patients after cardiac arrest
This trial uses artificial intelligence to analyze computerized reports from patients who have recovered from cardiac arrest. It aims to help doctors better understand and treat different causes of cardiac arrest.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT07096973Recruiting
Heart rehab recovery study in Davos
This study looks at how people recover during heart rehabilitation at a clinic in Davos. By tracking your progress, researchers hope to learn what helps people get better.
Davos, Kanton GraubündenAges 18 years+ - NCT06048796Recruiting
Early stopping of sedation after cardiac arrest with normal EEG
This study is testing whether it is safe to stop sedation and temperature management early in cardiac arrest patients who have a normal-looking brain wave test (EEG). If you qualify, you would stop sedation sooner than usual, which may help you wake up faster.
Arnhem, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05851391RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug treatment to stop hard-to-control seizures after cardiac arrest
This Phase 2 trial tests a medication strategy to stop “refractory status epilepticus,” a severe seizure condition that can happen after a cardiac arrest. It may help by reducing ongoing seizure activity after return of circulation in the ICU.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07434726Recruiting
Balloon in aorta to improve CPR for in-hospital cardiac arrest
This trial tests if placing a balloon in the main artery (aorta) during CPR can improve blood flow to the heart and brain. It is for adults who have a cardiac arrest while already in the hospital and have a pulse-check showing some heart activity.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06856993Recruiting
Study of early risk signs after sudden death
This study looks at tiny particles in the blood (exosomes) to see if they can help predict how patients do after a sudden collapse. The goal is to better understand who might recover and how to improve their care.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06530641RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing heart protection solutions during major heart surgery
This trial compares two types of cardioplegia (a solution that stops your heart during surgery) to see which one leads to better outcomes. It is for adults undergoing major heart surgery with a heart-lung machine.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT05643235Recruiting
Loop monitor to watch heart rhythms when starting a BTK inhibitor
This study checks how often abnormal heart rhythms happen when you start a BTK inhibitor (used for certain blood cancers). It uses a small implanted heart monitor to record your rhythm continuously before and after starting the medication, so doctors can detect and manage problems early.
New Hyde Park, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06780722Recruiting
Study of heart and blood circulation issues during a specific organ donation process
This trial is studying heart and blood circulation problems that may happen during a certain type of organ donation (called Maastricht 3). It is for people who donate organs and those who receive them. The goal is to see how the level of oxygen in the blood affects these problems.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT05283850RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study for certain adult cardiac arrest patients
This trial is for adults who have a specific type of cardiac arrest called PEA when EMS arrives. It tests whether the study approach can improve outcomes after this kind of arrest.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT03793257Recruiting
ECMO patient registry for adults in Australia and New Zealand
This is a research registry for adults who need a breathing and/or heart support machine called ECMO while in the hospital. It collects information to better understand who receives ECMO and how patients do over time.
Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 18 years+ - NCT05961748Recruiting
Brain and heart illness registry for adults in China
This study is a registry that collects health information from adults who have certain new heart and/or brain conditions. It may help researchers understand how these problems occur together and improve future care planning.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT01670383Recruiting
Study sample collection for sepsis and after cardiac arrest
This trial collects and stores small samples from people in the ICU who are either being treated for sepsis or who have survived a non-traumatic cardiac arrest. It may help researchers better understand how the body changes after severe infection or after revival, which could improve future care.
SeoulAges 16 years+ - NCT02884271Recruiting
Study CPR during surgery when the heart stops
This trial looks at cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provided right in the operating room when a patient’s heart stops. It may help improve how emergency care is delivered during surgery.
IzmirAges Any age - NCT05706194Recruiting
Early brain prognosis test after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
This trial studies how to predict brain recovery early after a non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The goal is to help clinicians estimate outcome sooner, which may improve decision-making during intensive care.
HelsinkiAges 18–100 - NCT04158479Recruiting
Registry for people on ECMO life support
This registry collects information about people who are placed on ECMO, a heart-lung machine used to support breathing and/or circulation. It may help doctors better understand who benefits and how to manage ECMO in the future.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05969028Recruiting
Testing breathing and chest compression timing for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
This trial studies the best timing for chest compressions and airway management for adults who have sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital. It may help improve survival chances by guiding first EMS responders on how to act sooner and more consistently.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07830888Recruiting
Mitral valve prolapse rhythm risk study
This study looks at people with mitral valve prolapse who also have rhythm problems like extra beats or fast heart rhythms. The goal is to better understand risk and improve care.
OsloAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cardiac arrest?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 174 recruiting cardiac arrest studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cardiac arrest trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cardiac arrest trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.