Assessing brain injury in cardiac arrest patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on the early and objective assessment of neurological prognosis in patients who have suffered out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and are admitted to intensive care. It aims to identify cerebral lesions that could indicate the need for neuroprotective interventions, which are crucial for improving patient outcomes. By utilizing various assessment tools, the study seeks to establish a precise and reproducible method for evaluating the severity of brain injuries upon admission. This approach could help prioritize treatment for patients with significant neurological damage while avoiding unnecessary interventions for those without such lesions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Admitted to intensive care with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
* Comatose on admission (defined by a Glasgow score ≤ 8)
* Informed relative who has consented to the patient's participation in the study or inclusion under emergency procedure if the relative is absent at the time of inclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

* In-hospital cardiac arrest
* Age \< 18 years
* Person under guardianship or legal protection
* Prior inclusion in the study

Where it's running

• CHD Vendée
  La Roche-sur-Yon, France Recruiting
• CHU Nantes
  Nantes, France Recruiting
• APHP - Hôpital Cochin
  Paris, France Recruiting
• CH Saint-Nazaire
  Saint-Nazaire, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jean-Baptiste LASCARROU
• Email: jeanbaptiste.lascarrou@chu-nantes.fr
• Phone: 0240087386

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.