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New treatment option for Refractory Cardiac Arrest
Official title Feasibility Study on a Prehospital Extracorporeal CardioPulmonary Resuscitation in the Pavia's Province.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07155772
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a single Center interventional study, assessing the feasibility of a complex treatment strategy where an in-hospital standard care process is applied in an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The objective of this study is to investigate the feasibility of a prehospital eCPR program in the context of the Pavia province in order to reduce the time from cardiac arrest to organ reperfusion with thefarthest aim of improving survival and good neurologic outcomes of patient victims of refractory cardiac arrest.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- out-of-hospital cardiac arrest occurred in Pavia province
- the age of the patient is between 18 and 70
- witnessed cardiac arrest
- CPR started within 5 minutes of the patient's collapse or presence of gasping at the arrival of the ACLS team
- eCPR team arrived within 60 minutes of the patient's collapse
You likely can't join if
- Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ≥ 3
- Advanced COPD or other advanced pulmonary illness
- End-stage or metastatic neoplasm
See the full eligibility criteria
- out-of-hospital cardiac arrest occurred in Pavia province
- the age of the patient is between 18 and 70
- witnessed cardiac arrest
- CPR started within 5 minutes of the patient's collapse or presence of gasping at the arrival of the ACLS team
- eCPR team arrived within 60 minutes of the patient's collapse
- etCO2 ≥ 10 mmHg
- mechanical chest compression is ongoing
- refractory cardiac arrest after at least 15 minutes of ACLS
- Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ≥ 3
- Advanced COPD or other advanced pulmonary illness
- End-stage or metastatic neoplasm
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pavia, Pavia, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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