Could a single drug boost brain recovery after cardiac arrest?

NCT ID NCT00999583

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether a high dose of epoetin alpha, a drug that protects brain cells, could improve recovery in people who remain unconscious after a cardiac arrest. 500 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the drug plus standard care or standard care alone. The main goal was to see how many patients reached the best level of brain recovery by day 60.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical intensive care unit of Cochin-St Vincent de Paul university Hospital

    Paris, 75679, France

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