Balloon in aorta to improve CPR for in-hospital cardiac arrest
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if placing a balloon in the main artery (aorta) during CPR can improve blood flow to the heart and brain. It is for adults who have a cardiac arrest while already in the hospital and have a pulse-check showing some heart activity.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a cardiac arrest while in the hospital (not in the operating room, ICU, or heart catheter lab).
- Your heart shows some electrical activity on the first rhythm check (not flatline).
- A small tube can be placed in the artery in your groin for the balloon.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not have a 'do not resuscitate' order, known pregnancy, or traumatic injury causing the arrest.
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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