What happens when we almost die? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05544799
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study talks to people who had a near-death experience while in the hospital's intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers want to learn how common these experiences are and what they are like. About 200 adults who survived serious events like cardiac arrest or coma will be interviewed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with hematologic cancers who are in admission.
- Ages
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19 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥19yrs) who are in admission in the Hematology ward of Seoul National University Hospital, and one of the following conditions. 1. recovered after cardiopulomary resuscitation 2. recovered after mechanical ventilator 3. recovered after ICU care 4. recovered after emergent operation 5. recovered after Shock, coma, altered mentality 6. Other medical conditions approaching death Exclusion Criteria: 1. Those who do not agree to participate this study 2. Those who can not be interviewed due to insufficient recovery from critical medical problems
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seoul National University Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, 03080, South Korea