Plain-English translation of NCT04510363 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study is testing whether three types of ultrasound scans—measuring fluid around the optic nerve in the eye, checking blood flow in the neck, and checking blood flow in the brain—can help doctors predict neurological recovery in patients who have survived cardiac arrest. The researchers believe these scans are simple, quick, and can be done repeatedly to track changes over time, making them useful tools for planning patient care after resuscitation.
After cardiac arrest, doctors need to know early whether a patient's brain will recover well so they can make the best treatment decisions. Current methods are expensive, time-consuming, or cannot be repeated safely. This study aims to find a simple, repeatable way to predict brain recovery using ultrasound technology.
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If you join this study, you will have three types of ultrasound scans performed at different points during your recovery from cardiac arrest. These are non-invasive imaging tests that use sound waves to take pictures—similar to what pregnant women receive. The scans measure the fluid around your optic nerve (in your eye), check blood flow in your neck, and check blood flow in your brain. These scans are quick, painless, and can be repeated as needed to track your progress.
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