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Heart-Stopping trauma: new study tracks PTSD in cardiac arrest survivors and families

NCT ID NCT04921514

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examines how often patients and their relatives develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a sudden cardiac arrest. Researchers interviewed 45 people (20 survivors and 20 relatives) within a week of the event and again at 3 months using standard questionnaires. The goal is to understand the mental health impact of this life-threatening event.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify who needs mental health support after a sudden cardiac arrest.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only measures symptoms, not treatments.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2021

Finished

Sep 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with resuscitated sudden cardiac death and/or their relative * Patients who are fluent in French * Patients who have given their 'no objection to participation to the research' * Patients of both gender over 18 years * Women with childbearing potential and effective contraception Exclusion Criteria: * People who are not able to give their 'no objection to participate to the research' * People with major cognitive disorders post sudden cardiac death * People with known psychiatric disorder * Women who are known to be pregnant or lactating * Person deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision * People under legal protection (under the protection of a conservator)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Death, Sudden, Cardiac post-traumatic stress disorder sudden cardiac arrest

As listed by the trial registrant

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Post-traumatic stress disorder Resuscitated sudden cardiac death

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bordeaux University Hospital

    Pessac, 33604, France

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