Butylphthalide for brain recovery after cardiac arrest
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if butylphthalide can improve brain function in people who have been resuscitated after a cardiac arrest. It may help reduce brain damage and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You were unconscious (GCS score of 8 or lower) when you arrived at the hospital.
- Your heart was restarted and kept beating for at least 30 minutes.
- You or your legal guardian have signed a consent form to participate.
- You do not have pre-existing brain or bleeding problems, severe organ failure, or other conditions listed in the exclusion criteria.
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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