CARDIAC ARREST, OUT-OF-HOSPITAL

This study tests whether breathing argon gas after a cardiac arrest can reduce brain damage. Researchers will give argon to 120 adults who have been resuscitated from a witnessed cardiac arrest with a shockable heart rhythm. The goal is to see if argon helps protect the brain and…

This study looks at people who survived a cardiac arrest with no clear cause. They all have an implanted defibrillator (ICD) to prevent another arrest. The study tests whether low-dose beta-blocker medication can reduce dangerous heart rhythms. It also explores genetic and other …

This study tests whether placing a heart-lung machine (ECMO) at the scene of a cardiac arrest can improve survival and brain function compared to standard CPR. Researchers will enroll 100 adults who collapse from a suspected heart problem and have a shockable heart rhythm. The go…

This study looks at whether cooling the body for different lengths of time helps children recover brain function after a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. About 900 children aged 2 days to under 18 years who are in a coma after resuscitation will be randomly assigned to differ…

This study looks at whether giving a lower total amount of epinephrine during resuscitation from cardiac arrest helps more people survive to leave the hospital. About 3,790 adults whose heart stops due to a shockable rhythm will be randomly assigned to receive either a low or sta…

This study looks at whether using a special heart ultrasound (called transesophageal echocardiography) during emergencies helps doctors better treat critically ill patients, including those in cardiac arrest or shock. Researchers will track 1,000 adults in the ER and ICU to see i…

This study is tracking over 5,000 adults who had a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. Researchers want to find out what causes these events by looking at health habits and chronic diseases. They will also develop a prediction model and search for new biomarkers. The goal is to …