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
- NCT07239206Recruiting
Serious game for ICU nurses on temperature management
This study tests whether a serious game (an educational game) can help critical care nurses learn more about targeted temperature management (cooling or warming the body to protect the brain) and improve their ability to notice and react to patient changes. You would play the game and take tests before and after to see if it works.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT07197918Recruiting
Finding brain injury with a portable MRI after cardiac arrest
This study uses a portable MRI machine to look for brain injury in people who remain unconscious after their heartbeat is restored (ROSC) from a cardiac arrest. If you are having a standard MRI and being treated with temperature control, you may be eligible.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06207942Recruiting
Extended follow-up for cardiac arrest survivors and caregivers
This study follows up on survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who were already in the STEPCARE trial. It also looks at the well-being of their main caregiver (like a family member or close friend) to see how everyone is doing over time.
BrisbaneAges 18 years+ - NCT07155772Recruiting
ECPR before hospital for cardiac arrest in Pavia
This trial tests if a special heart-lung machine (ECPR) can be started before reaching the hospital after a cardiac arrest. It is for people whose heart does not restart after standard CPR and who meet specific conditions.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18–70 - NCT07113769Recruiting
Biomarkers and platelets in CPR patients
This trial is studying the blood biomarkers and platelet characteristics in patients who receive CPR and are then placed on a heart-lung bypass machine (ECPR). It aims to understand how these biological markers relate to patient outcomes.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07041086Recruiting
Prehospital ECMO for cardiac arrest
This trial tests whether giving ECMO (a heart-lung machine) to people in cardiac arrest before they reach the hospital can improve survival. It might be an option if you had a witnessed heart attack and received CPR quickly.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18–70 - NCT07026773Recruiting
How ICU doctors judge CPR appropriateness
This study looks at how well ICU doctors and nurses judge whether CPR (a procedure to restart the heart) is appropriate for patients. It's for healthcare workers already involved in the STEPCARE study.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT07017075Enrolling by invitation
Adjusting CPR hand position using ultrasound
This trial tests if using an ultrasound to guide hand placement during CPR improves outcomes for adults who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. It may help decide where to push for more effective chest compressions.
ChanghuaAges 18 years+ - NCT07002775Enrolling by invitation
Best CPR position for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
This trial compares different CPR positions to see which works best for people whose hearts stop outside a hospital. It aims to improve survival by finding the most effective technique.
ChanghuaAges 18 years+ - NCT06759389Recruiting
Ventor study for cardiac arrest outside the hospital
This trial is testing a new device or procedure for adults who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. It aims to see if it can help improve outcomes for patients like you.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT05588024Recruiting
Device-assisted CPR with head and chest elevation during arrest
This trial studies a CPR method that uses a device to help raise the head and chest during active resuscitation after cardiac arrest. It may help guide whether this technique improves outcomes for people who are not breathing normally and do not have a pulse.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05574296RecruitingPhase 1
Test hydrogen gas for children needing emergency heart resuscitation
This early safety study tests whether “hydrogen” can be given to children during emergency heart resuscitation that isn’t improving with standard efforts. It’s meant to see if the treatment is safe and feasible for a very specific, life-threatening situation.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT06824961Recruiting
Comparing 3 vs 5 second pauses during CPR for cardiac arrest
This trial is testing whether increasing the pause in chest compressions from 3 to 5 seconds during CPR helps improve breathing support and the chance of restarting the heart. It involves adults who had a cardiac arrest outside the hospital and were treated with a mechanical compression device called LUCAS.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 16 years+ - NCT05631730RecruitingPhase 3
Flecainide plus metoprolol vs metoprolol alone for rhythm control
This trial studies whether adding flecainide to metoprolol can better reduce dangerous heart rhythm problems in people with mitral valve prolapse. It also checks safety and side effects compared with metoprolol alone.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06711016Recruiting
Managing brain oxygen after emergency life support
This trial tests a targeted approach to manage oxygen levels in the brain for patients who received ECMO (a machine that does the heart and lung work) after a cardiac arrest that did not respond to standard CPR. The goal is to improve brain recovery and outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06567912Recruiting
TEE training with AI assessment for emergency doctors
This study is creating a training program and an AI-powered tool to help emergency physicians learn how to use TEE, a type of ultrasound that looks at the heart. It's for doctors who want to improve their skills in this area.
TaipeiAges 18–99 - NCT05135403Recruiting
Registry study for the ASSURE wearable heart defibrillator
This study collects information from adults who have been prescribed the ASSURE wearable defibrillator. The goal is to understand how the device performs in real-world patients after it is approved.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06530433Recruiting
Community first responder app trial in Singapore
This trial tests a new way to send trained community first responders to medical emergencies using the myResponder® app. It aims to see if faster help from nearby volunteers can improve outcomes for people in need.
Singapore, SigaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT06526533RecruitingPhase 3
Red blood cell transfusion thresholds for ECMO patients
This trial is testing whether a higher or lower threshold for red blood cell transfusions is better for people on ECMO (a heart-lung machine). It aims to find the safest way to manage transfusions during ECMO treatment.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges Any age - NCT06455514RecruitingPhase 1
Magnesium to protect the brain after cardiac arrest
This study tests if giving magnesium soon after a cardiac arrest can protect the brain and improve recovery. It is for adults who have been brought back to life after a heart stoppage.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT06165081Recruiting
Emergency care after cardiac arrest and short-term outcomes
This study looks at how care in the emergency room after a cardiac arrest affects short-term recovery. It may help doctors find better ways to treat patients whose hearts have stopped outside the hospital.
Hsinchu, Hsinchu CityAges 20 years+ - NCT06025123Recruiting
Cooling treatment for cardiac arrest before hospital
This trial tests whether cooling the brain through the nose right after a cardiac arrest improves survival. Paramedics will start a cooling treatment within 20 minutes of arriving, and it may help protect your brain while you are unconscious.
GrazAges 18–79 - NCT05520762Recruiting
Trial for patients after in-hospital cardiac arrest needing breathing support
This trial studies a hospital treatment for people who have a cardiac arrest while in the hospital and still need help breathing. It may help improve care right after this emergency by testing an airway resuscitation approach.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05604430Enrolling by invitation
Study of pre-hospital breathing support with a specific ventilator
This study looks at breathing support given outside the hospital using a particular ZOLL ventilator model and software version. If you were treated with the right equipment, the team will use the ventilator’s recorded data to evaluate how ventilation was delivered.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 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.
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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.