Internet-based interventions for cardiac arrest survivors
Run by Azienda Usl di Bologna · NCT06395558 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a web app that offers lifestyle support can help people who survived a cardiac arrest feel less anxious and depressed, and improve their overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 106 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Azienda Usl di Bologna Government |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bologna, Bologna and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 5, 2024 |
| Main results expected | August 5, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06395558 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals who have survived an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and exhibit symptoms of anxiety or depression.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of cognitive dysfunction or psychiatric diseases 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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an internet-based lifestyle intervention delivered via a web app for patients who have survived an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairment. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the intervention or standard care, with the goal of improving their mental health and quality of life. The study focuses on individuals with specific psychological distress levels and cognitive performance metrics to ensure appropriate targeting of the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and quality of life for cardiac arrest survivors.
How similar studies have gone: While similar internet-based interventions have shown promise in other populations, this specific approach for cardiac arrest survivors is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Hospital discharge after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with Cerebral Performance Category 1 or 2 * Informed consent for participation in the study * Native Italian speaker or adequate understanding of the Italian language * Adequate ability to use the web to guarantee access to the contents Exclusion Criteria: * Previous cognitive dysfunction * Previous psychiatric disease * Previous episode of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Where it's running
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Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale
Bologna, Bologna, Italy Recruiting -
Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute
Imola, Bologna, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lorenzo Gamberini, MD — Azienda USL Bologna
- Study coordinator: Lorenzo Gamberini, MD
- Email: gamberini6@ausl.bologna.it
- Phone: 3403550540
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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.