Temperature management after in-hospital cardiac arrest
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of controlling body temperature after a cardiac arrest that happens in the hospital: cooling to 91.4°F (33°C) versus keeping a normal temperature. The goal is to see which approach helps patients recover better.
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Who can take part
- You had a cardiac arrest while in the hospital.
- Your heart started beating again on its own, and it kept beating for at least 20 minutes without chest compressions.
- You were given at least one dose of epinephrine (adrenaline).
- You are unconscious and cannot follow commands.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not have severe bleeding in the brain.
- You were not dependent on others for daily activities before this hospitalization.
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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