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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bruneck Regional Hospital
RECRUITINGBruneck, 39031, Italy
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