Helping cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers cope with emotional distress
Official title: Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest: A dyadic mind-body intervention for emotional distress in cardiac arrest survivors and their informal caregivers
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10901928 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful program called 'Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest' for people who have survived cardiac arrest and their caregivers, to teach them skills that can ease emotional stress and improve their well-being together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 10, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $169,204 |
| NIH project number | 5K23AT012487-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10901928 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include cardiac arrest survivors who have shown good neurological recovery and their informal caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a cardiac arrest or those with severe neurological impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a supportive program for individuals who have survived cardiac arrest and their caregivers, who often experience significant emotional distress. The program, called 'Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest,' aims to teach mind-body skills that can help both survivors and caregivers manage their emotional challenges. By utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques, the intervention seeks to improve the quality of life and emotional well-being of these dyads. The research will assess how feasible and acceptable this intervention is for participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce emotional distress and improve the quality of life for cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that mind-body interventions can be effective in reducing emotional distress in similar patient populations, suggesting a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Presciutti, Alexander Mattia — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Presciutti, Alexander Mattia
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.