What happens to your mind after a heart storm? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07368062
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study follows up with people who survived a dangerous heart condition called electrical storm and were treated in the ICU. Researchers want to understand how the experience and treatments affect mental health and quality of life. Participants fill out questionnaires about PTSD, anxiety, and depression 3 to 6 months after their ICU stay.
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 study could reveal how ICU treatments for electrical storm affect survivors' mental health, pointing toward better supportive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational follow-up study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures symptoms via questionnaires, not hard outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada
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