The Role of Stress in Cardiac Arrest (Cortizol CPR) (NCT07285915) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Role of Stress in Cardiac Arrest (Cortizol CPR)
Czechia136 participantsStarted 2026-01-08
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to assess long-term stress in patients after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. To do this, we will measure levels of the stress hormone cortisol in hair samples. Cortisol is produced in larger amounts during periods of ongoing stress and builds up in the hair as it grows. Because hair grows about 1 cm per month, a 3 cm hair sample can show your average stress level over the past three months. The results will be compared with anonymized information from your medical records and the care you received before and during your hospital stay.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Cardiac arrest
* Heart attack
* 18 - 100 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Disapproval patient´s relatives with the study
* Chronical treatment with corticoids and antidepresives
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 measuring cortisol levels in hair to study chronic stress in cardiac arrest patients — can you explain what that kind of biological measurement actually tells researchers, and why it matters for understanding what happened to my heart?
2Since this study is comparing cardiac arrest patients to heart attack patients, would I even be eligible to participate given my specific diagnosis, and how does my doctor think I fit into that comparison?
3This trial doesn't appear to have a treatment phase — it seems to be an observational study collecting hair samples — so can you clarify what participating would actually involve for me day-to-day, and whether there are any risks to taking part?
4Because this is a research study measuring stress hormones rather than testing a new therapy, what direct benefit if any might I personally get from joining, versus how my participation might help future patients?
5Given that this study is focused on understanding the role of chronic stress in cardiac arrest, are there existing stress-reduction strategies or standard-of-care approaches my doctor would recommend I explore now, regardless of whether I join this trial?
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
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Hair cortisol levels assessment in CA patients vs heart attack patients