Could a simple vest cool the brain and save lives after cardiac arrest?
NCT ID NCT07421882
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether emergency responders can safely use a special cooling vest on adults who have had a cardiac arrest and regained a pulse but remain unconscious. The vest is designed to cool the body quickly in the ambulance, which might protect the brain. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and acceptable before planning a larger trial to check if it truly improves recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CarbonCool® Cooling Vest
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could pave the way for a larger trial that may show early cooling improves brain recovery after cardiac arrest.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The cooling vest may not improve outcomes, and results may not apply to all patients.
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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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National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS)
RECRUITINGSingapore, 119074, Singapore
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