New website aims to ease fear for families after cardiac arrest
NCT ID NCT06048068
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a website called Heartsight could help close family members of cardiac arrest patients feel less uncertain, anxious, and burdened. Fifty-three family members were given access to the website or usual care. The goal was to see if the website was easy to use and helpful in reducing emotional distress three months after the patient left the hospital.
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Active substance
Heartsight website (educational informational platform)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost tool to help families cope with the emotional aftermath of a loved one's cardiac arrest.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 53 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The website may not significantly reduce distress compared to usual care.
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Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian
New York, New York, 10032, United States