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New website aims to ease fear for families after cardiac arrest

NCT ID NCT06048068

Symptom relief Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

What this could mean

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

53 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Surrogate of a living NewYork Presbyterian Hospital cardiac arrest patient * English- or Spanish-speaking * Has a working smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other device with internet access Exclusion Criteria: * Any medical and/or psychiatric impairment precluding them from complying with the protocol * Non-English and non-Spanish speaking * Lack of internet/device access * Surrogate of an adult CA patient who passed away * Cannot be reached for initial contact (3 unsuccessful attempts made in ICU) * Moved to the in-patient floor before initial contact can be established

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Conditions

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cardiac arrest post-traumatic stress disorder Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cardiac arrest

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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