Can tracking body heat during cardiac arrest improve survival?

NCT ID NCT04976712

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study observes how core body temperature changes in adults who experience cardiac arrest outside the hospital. Researchers will measure temperature using a probe inserted into the esophagus during resuscitation and transport to the hospital. They will also track environmental temperature and any warming interventions. The goal is to understand how temperature changes during these critical moments, which could inform future care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve how emergency teams manage body temperature during cardiac arrest, potentially leading to better resuscitation protocols and outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it won't test a treatment. Results may be influenced by varying environmental conditions and resuscitation practices, and may not apply to all settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body Temperature Changes cardiac arrest Hypothermia Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bruneck Regional Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Bruneck, 39031, Italy

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