Cooling after cardiac arrest and its effect on gut bacteria
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether cooling the body after a cardiac arrest (called target temperature management) affects the bacteria in the gut. It will help doctors understand how temperature control might help recovery.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years old or older
- Have had a cardiac arrest and been successfully revived (with CPR or a shock)
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have normal intestinal function (no severe bowel problems or recent intestinal surgery)
- Have a normally functioning immune system (not taking immune-suppressing drugs or having conditions like HIV)
- Agree to participate and sign a consent form
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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