Head-to-pelvis Computed Tomography Evaluation of Sudden Death Survivors (NCT03111043) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Head-to-pelvis Computed Tomography Evaluation of Sudden Death Survivors
United States104 participantsStarted 2015-12-01
Plain-language summary
Out-of-hospital arrest can occur from multiple etiologies. In patients without an obvious reason for the sudden-death event, diagnostic evaluation is not clear. This study is to determine if early imaging with a head-to-pelvis CT scan may improve diagnostic accuracy, speed of diagnosis and potentially clinical outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients reaching the Emergency Department within 6 hours of resuscitated sudden death.
. No obvious cause for sudden death event with initial standard of care clinical evaluation
. Clinically stable to have CT performed per treating physician
. Candidates for continued intubation and sedation during the CT scan with or without therapeutic hypothermia protocol.
Exclusion criteria
. Meets criteria for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (ST elevation ≥1 contiguous lead or new or unknown duration left bundle branch block on ECG) or has other indication for ICA
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Diagnostic accuracy compared to adjudicated diagnosis for sudden-death event
Timeframe: During hospitalization (up to 6 months)
2
Time to correct diagnosis by head to pelvis CT scan
Timeframe: During hospitalization (up to 6 months)
3
Cost analysis of head to pelvis CT scan - payer perspective
Timeframe: During hospitalization (up to 6 months)