Magnesium to protect the brain after cardiac arrest
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You had a cardiac arrest and your heartbeat returned within the last 2 hours.
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- Your heartbeat was sustained for at least 20 minutes after it returned.
- You were not awake and able to follow simple commands within the first hour after your heartbeat returned.
- Your medical team does not plan to withdraw life support within the first 3 days.
- You do not have a condition (like pregnancy or being in prison) that would make the study unsafe or inappropriate for you.
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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