Examining complications from mechanical ventilation in cardiac arrest survivors

Study of Ventilator Associated Event During Intensive Care After Resuscitated Cardiac Arrest.

Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien · NCT06466980

This study looks at the problems that can happen from using breathing machines in people who survive cardiac arrest to see how these issues affect their recovery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment150 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Sud Francilien (other)
Locations1 site (Corbeil-Essonnes)
Trial IDNCT06466980 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to describe the incidence, characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes of complications acquired during mechanical ventilation, known as ventilator-associated events (VAEs), in patients admitted to the intensive care unit after successful resuscitation from cardiac arrest. The study utilizes the new CDC criteria for VAEs to provide a more objective measure of these complications, which are a significant concern for cardiac arrest survivors. By analyzing the data collected from these patients, the study seeks to enhance understanding of the impact of VAEs on morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults who have been successfully resuscitated from cardiac arrest and require invasive mechanical ventilation for at least four days.

Not a fit: Patients who have opposed the use of their data or those who require life-sustaining therapies within 24 hours of admission may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for patients recovering from cardiac arrest, potentially reducing the incidence of complications associated with mechanical ventilation.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown a significant association between ventilator-associated events and increased morbidity and mortality, indicating that this approach has been validated in similar contexts.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult male or female
* Non-pregnant female
* Successfully resuscitated from cardiac arrest during primary care
* Invasive mechanical ventilation initiated during resuscitation and continued for at least 4 days
* No decision to limit life-sustaining therapies within 24 hours following admission to intensive care
* No requirement of arteriovenous circulatory support during intensive care management

Exclusion Criteria

\- patients who opposed to the use of their data

Where this trial is running

Corbeil-Essonnes

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Cardiac Arrest With Successful Resuscitation, Mechanical Ventilation, Ventilator associated event, cardiac arrest, ventilator-acquired pneumonia, ventilator associated pneumonia

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.