Brain PET-CT after cardiac arrest
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial uses a special brain scan (PET-CT) to see how the brain is affected after a cardiac arrest. It may help doctors better understand damage and recovery in people who remain unconscious.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Your blood pressure and heart function must have been stable for at least 24 hours.
- You are unconscious and cannot follow commands.
- You received advanced life support and cooling therapy within 6 hours of your heart starting again.
- You do not have a traumatic brain injury, stroke, or brain bleed.
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have any reason that would prevent you from getting a PET-CT scan.
Quick eligibility check
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