Recovering together: support for cardiac arrest survivors and caregivers
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a mind-body program to help cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers cope with emotional distress after the event. It combines in-person and video sessions to improve well-being together.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You survived a cardiac arrest (in or out of the hospital) and have a caregiver who supports you.
- Be at least 18 years old and speak English.
- Be able to participate in sessions that mix in-person and video meetings.
- You or your caregiver must feel significant emotional distress, like anxiety or depression, during screening.
- Neither you nor your caregiver should have severe mental health conditions that need urgent care.
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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