Improving recovery after cardiac arrest through immune therapy

Immunomodulatory Therapy After Resuscitation From Cardiac Arrest

NIH-funded research State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-11008932

This study is looking at how the immune system reacts after someone has a cardiac arrest and how that affects their recovery, with the goal of finding better ways to protect their organs and help them heal.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionState University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Amherst, United States)
Project IDNIH-11008932 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how the immune response affects recovery in patients who have experienced cardiac arrest. It focuses on understanding the inflammatory processes that occur after resuscitation and how they contribute to further organ damage. By examining the role of specific immune cells, the study aims to develop new treatment strategies that could protect multiple organs and improve patient outcomes. The research involves both laboratory studies and clinical observations to gather comprehensive data on the post-resuscitation syndrome.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults who have experienced cardiac arrest and have been resuscitated but are at risk of multi-organ injury.

Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced cardiac arrest or those with pre-existing severe health conditions may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapies that significantly improve survival and recovery rates for patients resuscitated from cardiac arrest.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in targeting the immune response in similar conditions, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.

Where this research is happening

Amherst, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Acquired brain injury
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