Balloon in the aorta could boost CPR success
NCT ID NCT07434726
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether placing a balloon in the main artery (aorta) during CPR helps restart the heart more often than standard CPR alone. The balloon is inserted through the leg and inflated to block blood flow below the chest, potentially sending more blood to the heart and brain. Researchers are recruiting 98 adults who suffer cardiac arrest in the hospital.
What this could mean
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Active substance
balloon catheter (REBOA) placed in the aorta
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new way to improve blood flow during CPR, potentially increasing survival after cardiac arrest.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial, so results may not be conclusive. The balloon procedure itself carries risks like vessel damage or bleeding.
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Inselspital University Hospital Bern
RECRUITINGBern, 3010, Switzerland
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