New combo test may predict brain injury after cardiac arrest

NCT ID NCT07464938

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether combining blood tests and brain ultrasound can better predict how well someone recovers from a cardiac arrest. Researchers will enroll 50 adults and check their blood for proteins linked to inflammation and use ultrasound to measure brain blood flow and pressure. The goal is to improve accuracy in predicting neurological outcomes, helping doctors avoid premature decisions about stopping life support.

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 could lead to more accurate predictions of brain recovery after cardiac arrest, helping doctors make better treatment decisions.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The tools are being tested for prediction, not treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiac arrest

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc

    RECRUITING

    Brussels, 1200, Belgium

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••