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Cardiac Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital Clinical Trial in Worcester, MA

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

Sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Worcester

    Convenient for MA 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 Worcester site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

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

The goal of this study is to describe the population of patients presenting after out of hospital cardiac arrest with occult perfusion, defined as a patient without a palpable pulse but with some evidence of pulsatile arterial flow. The main questions it aims to answer are: * To measure the prevalence of patients of patients presenting to the emergency department after out of hospital cardiac arrest with occult perfusion * To measure the association between occult perfusion and survival * Compare survival between patients with occult perfusion that were treated as pulseless by ACLS interventions vs those treated as hypotensive Researchers will describe the percentage of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest presenting to the emergency department without a pulse but with occult perfusion. Researchers will also compare survival endpoints (ROSC, Survival to hospital Admission, and Survival to Hospital Discharge) in pulseless patients with occult perfusion treated with ACLS interventions only and pulseless patients with occult perfusion treated as if they had pulsatile arterial flow. Participants will undergo resuscitation based on decisions by the clinical team who incorporate echo and/or vascular ultrasound during the first three rounds of CPR. The resuscitation will continue until the patient demonstrates return of spontaneous circulation or until the clinical team halts resuscitative efforts due to futility.

Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Patients presenting following out-of-hospital atraumatic cardiac arrest

Exclusion Criteria

Resuscitation ended due to end-of-life decisions
Documented allergy to ultrasound gel
Technical malfunction of ultrasound machine during imaging that prevents use
Ultrasound machine unable to record images
Cardiac Ultrasound not performed during first, second or third pause in CPR AND vascular Ultrasound not performed during first, second or third pause in CPR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Worcester?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07897370) has an active research site in Worcester, MA 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 Worcester, MA

If you're searching for cardiac arrest, out-of-hospital treatment options in Worcester, MA, this clinical trial (NCT07897370) 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 Worcester 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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