Brain MRI after a cardiac arrest
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses special MRI scans to look at brain changes in people who are in a coma after a cardiac arrest, and compares them to scans from healthy volunteers. It aims to understand how the brain is affected and potentially help improve care for coma patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in a coma due to a cardiac arrest (heart stopping) OR you are a healthy adult volunteer.
- For coma patients: your legal representative can give written consent.
- You do not have metal devices or implants that are not MRI-safe.
- You are not pregnant
- You have French social security coverage.
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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