Blood genes may reveal brain recovery after cardiac arrest
NCT ID NCT03895736
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 60 patients who were resuscitated after a cardiac arrest but remained unconscious. Researchers took blood samples at the hospital and on days 1 and 3 to analyze the activity of all genes (the transcriptome). The goal was to see if these gene patterns could predict how well the brain would recover 60 days later. No treatment was given; this was purely an observation to find potential early markers of neurological outcome.
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 a blood test that helps doctors predict neurological recovery early after cardiac arrest.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not lead to a reliable test or change patient care.
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Locations
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Hôpital Cochin, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris
Paris, 75005, France
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