Comparing Doppler Ultrasound and Manual Pulse Checks in Cardiac Arrest
Official title: Accuracy of Doppler Ultrasound Versus Manual Palpation of Pulse in Cardiac Arrest
Run by Northwell Health · NCT05558228 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new device that uses ultrasound to check blood flow in the neck of cardiac arrest patients to see if it can accurately tell when their heart starts beating again.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 35 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Northwell Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Manhasset, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 6, 2022 |
| Main results expected | September 6, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 6, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05558228 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are in cardiac arrest and have an arterial line placed during resuscitation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with traumatic cardiac arrest or those without bilateral lower extremities may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the accuracy of the FloPatch FP120 device, which uses Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow in the carotid artery, in cardiac arrest patients. The device will be applied to the neck of patients in the emergency department, and its data will be compared to arterial line blood pressure measurements. The goal is to determine the peak systolic velocity that correlates with a systolic blood pressure of ≥60 mmHg, assessing the device's accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity in detecting return of spontaneous circulation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of pulse checks in cardiac arrest patients, potentially leading to better outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of Doppler ultrasound in this context is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in improving noninvasive assessments of blood flow.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18+ years of age * In cardiac arrest at the North Shore University Hospital emergency department * Arterial line placed during cardiac arrest resuscitation Exclusion Criteria: * Traumatic cardiac arrest * Patients without bilateral lower extremities
Where it's running
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North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Allison Cohen, MD — North Shore University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Timmy Li, PhD
- Email: tli2@northwell.edu
- Phone: 516-240-3933
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.