Holistic care for survivors of cardiac arrest and their families

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 cohort study focuses on adult survivors of sudden cardiac arrest who have received cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It aims to identify factors influencing both short-term and long-term survival, while also assessing the health-related quality of life and psychological well-being of patients and their families. Participants will be evaluated using various scales upon hospital discharge and at multiple follow-up points over the course of a year. Data analysis will involve statistical methods to determine the impact of different factors on survival outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1\. Patients with non-traumatic cardiac arrest, who have successfully sustained return of spontaneous circulation for more than five minutes after resuscitation efforts.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Under 20 years of age
2. Pregnant
3. Terminally ill cancer patients or cancer patients who are unwilling to receive treatment
4. When the ICU is over capacity and unable to provide intensive care.
5. The patient or family members refused to participate in this study.

Where it's running

• National Taiwan University Hospital
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Min-Shan Tsai, MD, PhD — National Taiwan University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Min-Shan Tsai, MD, PhD
• Email: mshanmshan@gmail.com
• Phone: 886-2-23562831

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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.