Assessing clotting in veins during cardiac arrest
Intravascular Clotting Detected in Point-of-care Ultrasound as a Marker of the Timing and Severity of Cardiac Arrest and an Indicator of Futile Resuscitation
This study is testing whether using ultrasound to check for blood clots in the veins of patients during cardiac arrest can help doctors understand how these clots affect resuscitation efforts.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Gdansk Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship) |
| Trial ID | NCT06406920 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the incidence of intravascular clotting in deep veins of patients who experience cardiac arrest, both during resuscitation and after death declaration. It will compare the outcomes of resuscitation in patients with and without detected clotting, as well as determine the timing of clot formation in relation to cardiac arrest. The study utilizes point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to assess clotting without interrupting chest compressions, providing valuable insights into the severity of cardiac arrest and the potential futility of resuscitation efforts.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients experiencing cardiac arrest in the emergency department, regardless of the cause.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the assessment of cardiac arrest severity and improve decision-making regarding resuscitation efforts.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of ultrasound in resuscitation is established, this specific approach to assessing intravascular clotting during cardiac arrest is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients who experience cardiac arrest in the emergency department, regardless of the mechanism and cause * patients who were declared dead after resuscitation after cardiac arrest that occurred in the emergency department Exclusion Criteria: * age under 18 years
Where this trial is running
Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship
- University Clinical Centre - Clinical Emergency Department — Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Robert K Szymczak, Asst. Prof. — Medical University of Gdansk, Department of Emergency Medicine
- Study coordinator: Robert K Szymczak, Asst. Prof.
- Email: robert.szymczak@gumed.edu.pl
- Phone: 0048667674141
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.