Plain-English translation of NCT06601842 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether directly monitoring the pressure inside your brain after cardiac arrest can help doctors provide better care. When your heart stops and is restarted, your brain can be damaged by lack of oxygen, and brain swelling is a serious concern. Researchers want to see if measuring brain pressure—and keeping it in a healthy range—can improve recovery and outcomes.
After cardiac arrest, brain injury from lack of oxygen is one of the biggest challenges patients face, and doctors don't yet know the best way to monitor or manage brain pressure in these situations. This study aims to fill that gap and find ways to protect the brain during recovery.
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If you qualify, doctors will place a small monitoring device to measure the pressure inside your brain while you are in the intensive care unit recovering from cardiac arrest. This device helps them understand how your brain is healing and adjust your care—such as temperature management, fluids, breathing support, and medications—to protect your brain. The study will involve standard ICU monitoring and care, with the additional brain pressure measurements guiding your treatment decisions.
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Taiwan
Sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
December 2024
Primary completion
August 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2024.
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Central contact
Dean-An Ling, MD
National Taiwan University Medical College and Hospital
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