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Cardiopulmonary ArrestNCT06515327

Effects of Corticosteroid Use on Restoration of Spontaneous Circulation in Cardiac Arrest Patients

An observational study of Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Corticosteroids Adverse Reaction, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

We aim to investigate the effects of pre-arrest corticosteroid use for any reason on the time of return of spontaneous circulation in patients experiencing witnessed cardiac arrest, either in-hospital or out-of-hospital. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
How many people
46 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Aug 2024to 1 Aug 2025
How long will I take part?
1 Month
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: patients over the age of 18 with witnessed cardiac arrest

Who may be able to join

  • Age 18 and above Witnessed cardiac arrest

Who cannot join

  • Traumatic cardiac arrest Forensic cases Cardiac arrest secondary to ST-elevation myocardial infarction Patients in whom spontaneous circulation could not be achieved despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation lasting more than 20 minutes Patients with inaccessible past medical records or unknown medication history Patients without identification Unwitnessed cardiac arrest Pregnant patients

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

gulsen akcay, ass. prof. contact

+905052874949

gulakcay@yahoo.com.tr

elif hamzacebioglu kayisoglu, specialist contact

+905453300679

turkuaz-61@windowslive.com

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Etlik City Hospital

    Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06170

    gulsen akcay, ass. prof., +905052874949, gulakcay@yahoo.com.tr

    elif hamzacebioglu kayisoglu, specalist, +905453300679, turkuaz-61@windowslive.com

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

We aim to investigate the effects of pre-arrest corticosteroid use for any reason on the time of return of spontaneous circulation in patients experiencing witnessed cardiac arrest, either in-hospital or out-of-hospital. Additionally, we plan to study the effects of corticosteroid use on post-ROSC administration of vasoactive agents, required dosage of vasoactive agents and number of vasoactive agents needed in order to reach targeted blood pressure levels.

Read the detailed description

Patients will be collected from Etlik City Hospital Emergency Medicine Department. Patients presenting with witnessed cardiac arrest, either in-hospital or out-of-hospital, will be enrolled in our study.

Inclusion Criteria:

Age 18 and above Witnessed cardiac arrest

Exclusion Criteria:

Traumatic cardiac arrest Forensic cases Cardiac arrest secondary to ST-elevation myocardial infarction Patients in whom spontaneous circulation could not be achieved despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation lasting more than 20 minutes Patients with inaccessible past medical records or unknown medication history Patients without identification Unwitnessed cardiac arrest Pregnant patients

Patients will be divided into two groups:

The first group will consist of 23 patients who used corticosteroid medications for any reason before experiencing cardiac arrest.

The second group will consist of 23 patients who did not use corticosteroid medications before cardiac arrest.

Following successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation and restoration of spontaneous circulation, the following parameters will be recorded for both groups: need for vasopressor support, number of vasopressor agents used, maximum dose of vasopressor agent(s) required to maintain mean arterial pressure (MAP) >65 mmHg, duration of stay in intensive care unit/emergency department, mortality rate, length of hospital stay, patients' medical histories, age, and gender.

These parameters will be compared between the corticosteroid-using and non-using groups, and statistical analysis will be conducted to evaluate differences between the two groups

Keywords
Cardiac Arrest, Corticosteroids Use,
Medical subject headings
Heart Arrest

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT06515327
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Steroid GroupPatients using corticosteroids for any reason before cardiac arrest
Non-Steroid GroupPatients not using corticosteroids and having cardiac arrest

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. return of spontaneous circulation

    patients with return of spontaneous circulation within 20 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation

    Measured: 20 minutes after cardiac arrest

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Jul 2024
  2. Study start1 Aug 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Aug 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Aug 2025 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
46 participants (estimated)
Target duration
1 Month
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06515327
Sponsor's protocol ID
Corticosteroid Cardiac Arrest
Status last verified
Jul 2024
First submitted
9 Jul 2024
Last updated
23 Jul 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Obling LER, Beske RP, Meyer MAS, Grand J, Wiberg S, Mohr T, Damm-Hejmdal A, Forman JL, Frikke-Schmidt R, Folke F, Moller JE, Kjaergaard J, Hassager C. Effect of prehospital high-dose glucocorticoid on hemodynamics in patients resuscitated from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a sub-study of the STEROHCA trial. Crit Care. 2024 Jan 22;28(1):28. doi: 10.1186/s13054-024-04808-3.

    PubMed 38254130
  • Bagate F, Coppens A, Masi P, de Prost N, Carteaux G, Razazi K, Mekontso Dessap A. Cardiac and vascular effects of low-dose steroids during the early phase of septic shock: An echocardiographic study. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Sep 26;9:948231. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.948231. eCollection 2022.

    PubMed 36225952
  • Ullian ME. The role of corticosteriods in the regulation of vascular tone. Cardiovasc Res. 1999 Jan;41(1):55-64. doi: 10.1016/s0008-6363(98)00230-2. No abstract available.

    PubMed 10325953

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Corticosteroids Adverse Reaction, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jul 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact gulsen akcay, ass. prof. (+905052874949, gulakcay@yahoo.com.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

return of spontaneous circulation (time frame: 20 minutes after cardiac arrest). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06515327, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Jul 2024.

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