Plain-English translation of NCT05173740 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 4 — The treatment has already been approved. Researchers are tracking how it works in a large number of people over time.
The ROCK trial is testing a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed specifically for people who have survived an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (sudden heart stoppage). The program combines physical recovery, cognitive support, psychological counseling, and work preparation to help survivors return to employment and daily activities. Researchers will compare this personalized rehabilitation approach to standard care to see which helps people get back to work more successfully.
Many cardiac arrest survivors struggle with cognitive and emotional challenges after their event, and often have difficulty returning to work—even after their heart physically recovers. This trial exists to test whether a coordinated, personalized rehabilitation program can better support survivors in overcoming these barriers and reintegrating into the workforce.
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If you join this trial, you will be assigned to either receive the comprehensive rehabilitation program or standard care. The rehabilitation group will receive a detailed assessment of your needs, including cognitive testing, and then work with a multidisciplinary team (psychologists, occupational therapists, and others) over 12 months. You'll receive strategies to manage any cognitive challenges, education about recovery, structured work preparation, and support from job centers and employers as you gradually return to work. The study will follow you for 12 months and track your employment status and quality of life.
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