Testing how long cooling lasts after pediatric cardiac arrest
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether using body cooling for different lengths of time helps children recover better after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. It focuses on children who remain very unresponsive after resuscitation and need a breathing tube and steady temperature control.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 days old and under 18 years, and was not born early (at least 38 weeks corrected age)
- Your child received chest compressions for at least 2 minutes
- After resuscitation, your child is still very unresponsive or has serious brain impairment
- Your child needs continuous breathing support through a breathing tube (endotracheal tube) or tracheostomy
- A device to control body temperature (cooling) has been started
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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