Clinical trial for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Official title FEMART-1 Pilot Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07596446
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The FEMART-1 Study is focused on evaluating the feasibility, safety, and procedural timing of prehospital femoral arterial sheath placement in patients with non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), both during ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Refractory cardiac arrest, including cardiac arrest occurring in the presence of the EMS crew.
- Age 18-70 years.
- Effective bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after non-traumatic OHCA.
- Age 18-70 years.
You likely can't join if
- Trauma as the probable primary cause of cardiac arrest.
- terminal stage of incurable disease (advanced malignancy, advanced dementia, terminal pulmonary disease, terminal heart failure, or palliative care...
- established do-not-resuscitate (DNR) status,
- severe pre-existing neurological disability (CPC 3 or CPC 4),
- known severe peripheral arterial disease or known occlusion of lower limb arteries,
- suspected pulmonary embolism with indication for thrombolytic therapy,
See the full eligibility criteria
- Refractory cardiac arrest, including cardiac arrest occurring in the presence of the EMS crew.
- Age 18-70 years.
- Effective bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after non-traumatic OHCA.
- Age 18-70 years.
- Trauma as the probable primary cause of cardiac arrest.
- terminal stage of incurable disease (advanced malignancy, advanced dementia, terminal pulmonary disease, terminal heart failure, or palliative care status),
- established do-not-resuscitate (DNR) status,
- severe pre-existing neurological disability (CPC 3 or CPC 4),
- known severe peripheral arterial disease or known occlusion of lower limb arteries,
- suspected pulmonary embolism with indication for thrombolytic therapy,
- known severe hematological disease associated with severe thrombocytopenia,
- morbid obesity.
- Known or suspected pregnancy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Prague, Czechia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Prague, Czechia. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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