QUality Of Life and surviVAl in carDIac arreSt Patients (NCT04129073) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
QUality Of Life and surviVAl in carDIac arreSt Patients
1,600 participantsStarted 2022-12-01
Plain-language summary
QUO VADIS is a national observational study with the aim to describe clinical intervention and utilization of neuroprognostication tools in the management of patients admitted to ICU following cardiac arrest
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 14 years;
* Cardiac Arrest within 24 hours ICU admission
Exclusion Criteria:
* Absence of Informed consent;
* Age \< 14 years
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.
1This trial is focused on quality of life and neurological outcomes after cardiac arrest — can you explain what kinds of assessments or follow-up visits that would actually involve for our family member who is recovering from cardiac arrest?
2Since this trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' do you know when it's expected to open and whether it would even be a realistic option given where my loved one is in their recovery right now?
3The study is measuring disability and neurological outcomes after post-anoxic coma — what does that mean in practical terms for how my loved one's brain function will be evaluated, and how does that compare to what you're already tracking in their standard care?
4Because this appears to be an observational or quality-of-life study rather than a treatment trial, does participating mean any changes to the medical treatment my loved one would receive, or would it only involve additional monitoring and interviews?
5Are there standard rehabilitation or care pathways for post-cardiac arrest recovery that you would recommend we pursue first, and how would this trial fit alongside or after those options?
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
Disability
Timeframe: 6 months
2
Neurological Outcome
Timeframe: 6 months
3
Patients quality of life
Timeframe: 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04129073
SponsorGruppo Italiano per la Valutazione degli Interventi in Terapia Intensiva