Could cooling the body save hearts after a massive attack?
NCT ID NCT07186972
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests if gently cooling the body (to 33-34°C) during emergency heart procedures can limit heart damage in people having a severe heart attack complicated by shock. All 44 participants will receive standard care with a heart-lung machine, and half will also be cooled for 24 hours. Researchers will measure heart muscle recovery and survival rates.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mild therapeutic hypothermia (controlled cooling of the body)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this cooling method could reduce heart muscle damage and improve survival for people having a severe heart attack with shock.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early trial with only 44 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Cooling carries risks like infection or irregular heartbeat.
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