New MRI study hopes to unlock clues to brain recovery after cardiac arrest
NCT ID NCT06423768
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study at Brigham and Women's Hospital will use advanced MRI scans to see if brain activity and structure can predict recovery in 50 people who are comatose after a cardiac arrest. Participants will have a special MRI during their standard scan and be followed for six months. The goal is to find better ways to identify who might regain independence.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better predict which comatose cardiac arrest patients will recover, guiding treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. The MRI measures may not reliably predict outcomes in larger or different patient groups.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBrookline, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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