Plain-English translation of NCT07285915 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.
Researchers want to understand why stress might contribute to cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly stops beating) and how it affects survival and recovery. This study will measure stress levels in patients who have experienced cardiac arrest or heart attack by analyzing a small hair sample, which naturally records stress exposure over the previous three months. By connecting stress levels to patient outcomes, doctors hope to better understand and potentially prevent cardiac arrest in the future.
While we know stress can harm the heart and increase heart disease risk, doctors don't yet have clear evidence linking long-term stress directly to cardiac arrest or understand why some patients recover better than others. This research aims to fill that gap and improve outcomes for cardiac arrest survivors.
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If you qualify, researchers will ask permission to collect a small hair sample (about 3 centimeters, roughly the length of your fingernail) to measure your stress hormone levels. You'll also share information about your health history, current condition, and recovery progress. The study is observational, meaning doctors are watching and collecting information rather than giving you a new treatment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
Czechia
Sponsor
University Hospital Pilsen
Enrollment target
~136 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
July 2027
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Jana Smalcova, MD, Ph.D.
University Hospital Pilsen
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