Positioning and temperature care after cardiac arrest
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests different ways to care for people after a cardiac arrest, focusing on head position and body temperature. It aims to see if these methods help improve recovery and survival.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your heart stopped and then restarted (cardiac arrest), but you are still unconscious.
- You are being cared for in an intensive care unit (ICU).
- Your blood pressure is stable enough, or can be supported with fluids or medications.
- You do not have certain severe conditions like major bleeding in the brain, a heart attack from a torn aorta, or advanced cancer.
- For the temperature control part, you need to be able to start cooling treatment within 4 hours of being revived.
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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