PET-CT scan to check brain damage after cardiac arrest
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses a special whole-body scan (PET-CT) to look at hidden brain damage in people who remain unconscious after a cardiac arrest. The results could help doctors understand brain injuries better and improve future care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- Your heart function has been stable (blood pressure and heart rhythm under control) for at least 24 hours.
- You are still unconscious and not able to follow spoken commands.
- You received advanced life support or controlled cooling within 6 hours after your heart restarted.
- You do not have any other major brain condition (like a stroke, brain hemorrhage, or head injury) and you are not pregnant.
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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