Can targeted temperature control boost brain recovery after cardiac arrest?
NCT ID NCT07762144
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 500 people who survived a cardiac arrest to understand post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS), a complex condition that often leads to death or brain damage. Researchers will compare different temperature management strategies and other treatments to see which might improve survival and neurological outcomes. They will also develop a model to predict a patient's chances of a good recovery, helping doctors guide families in making care decisions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Targeted temperature management strategies and other interventions for post-cardiac arrest care
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could identify better ways to manage temperature and other treatments after cardiac arrest, potentially improving survival and neurological recovery, and lead to a tool to predict patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational cohort study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all patients, and the effectiveness of any specific intervention will need confirmation in future trials.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emergency Dept of Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191, China
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