Treatment Outcome in Patients After eCPR (NCT07031466) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Treatment Outcome in Patients After eCPR
Czechia74 participantsStarted 2022-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study consists of two parts - retrospective and prospective. The aim of this study is to assess the quality of life in bio-psycho-social dimensions in patients after eCPR (extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation), in relation to their neurological outcome after the end of treatment and discharge from the Ostrava University Hospital (FNO). The study will focus on patients who underwent extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in the years 2022-2024.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient who underwent eCPR after OHCA at University Hospital Ostrava
* Hospitalised in the period from 1. 1. 2022 to 31. 12. 2024
* Ability to undergo an interview personally or a family member able to provide information
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Language barrier
* Acute serious mental or somatic disease making the interview not feasible
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 study tracked quality of life and mental health outcomes like anxiety and depression after eCPR — what do the results suggest about what recovery typically looks like for someone who survived cardiac arrest with this technique?
2The trial measured quality of life using tools like the SF-36 and EQ-5D — based on findings from studies like this one, what kind of physical and emotional functioning should I realistically expect in the months after eCPR?
3Since the study specifically used the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to measure outcomes, does this mean anxiety and depression are common after eCPR, and what mental health support should I be asking for as part of my recovery plan?
4This trial is now completed — has my care team reviewed any published results from it, and do those findings change how they would approach my follow-up care after cardiac arrest?
5Given that this was an observational outcomes study rather than a treatment trial, are there separate clinical trials testing new treatments for cardiac arrest recovery that my doctor thinks might be worth exploring alongside standard care?
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.