Nerve stimulation to improve recovery after cardiac arrest
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if stimulating the median nerve in the arm can help improve brain function in people who have survived a cardiac arrest but still cannot make purposeful movements. It is for patients who have been stable for at least a week and received advanced life support within 6 hours after their heart restarted.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your blood pressure and heart function have been stable for at least 7 days.
- After CPR and your heart restarting, you still cannot move or respond on purpose.
- You received advanced life support (like a breathing tube or medications) within 6 hours of your heart restarting.
- You do not have a pacemaker, severe irregular heartbeat, or a history of seizures.
- You do not have any physical blockages or abnormal anatomy in the nerve pathway of your arm.
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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