Lactate levels during CPR may predict heart recovery
NCT ID NCT03325452
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether measuring venous lactate (a waste product in the blood) during CPR can help predict if a person's heart will start beating again after a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. Researchers tested lactate levels in 77 adults when emergency teams arrived. The goal is to find a quick, simple way to guide resuscitation decisions, but this is an early pilot study, so more research is needed.
What this could mean
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Active substance
venous lactate measurement
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better predict who might recover a heartbeat during CPR, potentially guiding resuscitation efforts.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 77 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Lactate levels are just one factor and may not reliably predict outcomes.
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CHU de Nice
Nice, Provences Alpes Cote d'Azur, 06000, France