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Can blood markers reveal recovery after cardiac arrest?

NCT ID NCT06587763

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Region Skane Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This study looks at blood samples from adults who survived an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. About six months after the event, researchers collect a small blood sample to measure various biomarkers. The goal is to see if these markers relate to how well survivors recover, including their daily functioning and thinking abilities. By analyzing these samples, the study aims to uncover clues that might improve future care and support for cardiac arrest survivors.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify biological markers that predict long-term recovery and guide follow-up care for cardiac arrest survivors.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no intervention, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results depend on the number of participants and may not apply to all survivors.

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Study facts

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Expected to start

Oct 2025

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Expected to finish

Dec 2032

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adult patients with an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who survived to six months follow-up

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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Inclusion Criteria: * Survivors of out-of-cardiac arrest who participate in the extended follow-up study of the STEPCARE trial at selected sites only Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not participating in the extended follow-up at participating sites

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury cardiac arrest dementia Inflammation Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cardiac arrest, out-of-hospital

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Helsingborgs Hospital

    Helsingborg, Sweden

  • Skåne University Hospital

    Malmö, Sweden

  • Skåne university hospital

    Lund, Sweden

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