Authorised Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Unexplained cardiac arrest patients after thorough investigations (Idiopathic ventricular fibrillation, IVF)

The RIME-IVF study - Investigation of RIsk factors in out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest patients, and MEdical treatment in Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation patients

EU CTIS ID: 2024-518057-41-00

What this study is testing

To investigate the effect on beta-blocker treatment in IVF patients by ICD data (appropriate ATP and shock)

  • Therapeutic use (Phase IV)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Unexplained cardiac arrest survivors aged 18 or older
  • All patients surviving a cardiac arrest will receive a minimum diagnostic work-up consisting of an ECG, a Holter monitor during admission, an echocardiography, consecutive blood samples during the first 24 hours, and a coronary angiography or a cardiac CT-scan. Further evaluation with SAECG, stress-ECG, Cardiac MRI, and Sodium-channel blocker testing will be performed subsequently
  • All patients will have an ICD implanted

You likely can't join if

  • Age under 18 years
  • Explained cardiac arrest

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

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