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Cardiac Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital Clinical Trial in Birmingham, AL

Access cutting-edge cardiac arrest, out-of-hospital treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Birmingham. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Michigan

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Birmingham

    Convenient for AL residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Birmingham site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Cardiac Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital Study in Birmingham

This is a multicenter trial to establish the efficacy of cooling and the optimal duration of induced hypothermia for neuroprotection in pediatric comatose survivors of cardiac arrest. The study team hypothesizes that longer durations of cooling may improve either the proportion of children that attain a good neurobehavioral recovery or may result in better recovery among the proportion already categorized as having a good outcome.

Sponsor: University of Michigan

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age 2 days to \< 18 years with corrected gestational age of at least 38 weeks
Chest compressions for at least 2 minutes
Coma or encephalopathy after resuscitation from Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA)
Requires continuous mechanical ventilation through endotracheal tube or tracheostomy
Definitive temperature control device initiated
Randomization within 6 hours of Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC)
Informed consent from Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) including intent to maintain life support for 120 hours

Exclusion Criteria

Glasgow Coma Motor Score (GCMS) = 6
LAR does not speak English or Spanish
Duration of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) \> 60 minutes
Severe hemodynamic instability with continuous infusion of epinephrine or norepinephrine of 2 micrograms per kilogram per minute (μg/kg/minute) or initiation of Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Pre-existing severe neurodevelopmental deficits with Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category (PCPC) =5 or progressive degenerative encephalopathy
Pre-existing terminal illness, unlikely to survive to one year
Cardiac arrest associated with brain, thoracic, or abdominal trauma
Active and refractory severe bleeding prior to randomization
Extensive burns or skin lesions incompatible with surface cooling
Planned early withdrawal of life support before 120 hours
Sickle cell anemia
Pre-existing cryoglobulinemia
Non-fatal drowning in ice covered water
Central nervous system tumor with ongoing chemotherapy
Previous enrollment in P-ICECAP trial
Chronic hypothermia
New post-cardiac arrest diabetes insipidus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Birmingham?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05376267) has an active research site in Birmingham, AL that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Cardiac Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital Treatment Options in Birmingham, AL

If you're searching for cardiac arrest, out-of-hospital treatment options in Birmingham, AL, this clinical trial (NCT05376267) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Birmingham research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced cardiac arrest, out-of-hospital specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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