In patients with Out-of-Hospital Cardiac arrest who achieves Return Of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) The investigators want to evaluate whether there is a benefit from acute Angiography compared to subacute (12-24 hours) Angiography
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Witnessed Cardiac Arrest
* ROSC
* CAG possible within 120 minutes
* Glasgow coma scale \>8
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 18 years
* Obvious non-cardiac cause for the arrest
* Terminal illness
* STEMI
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 was terminated early — can you tell me why it was stopped, and what that means for what we actually learned about whether immediate versus delayed coronary angiography is safer or more effective after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?
2Since this study was specifically for cardiac arrest patients who were NOT in a coma, how does my own level of consciousness and recovery status after my cardiac arrest affect which timing of angiography — immediate or delayed — might be more appropriate for me?
3The trial was measuring major adverse cardiovascular events as its main outcome, but because it was terminated, we may not have complete data — does the partial evidence from this or similar completed studies change your recommendation about when I should have a coronary angiogram?
4Are there other completed trials on this same question — immediate versus delayed angiography after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest — that have full results, and would those studies better guide my care right now?
5Given that this trial didn't reach its full conclusion, is standard care with a specific timing for coronary angiography already established for someone in my situation, or is there still genuine uncertainty that we should weigh when making this decision together?
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.