Incidence of Colon Ischemia in Patients After Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (NCT07359313) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Incidence of Colon Ischemia in Patients After Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Germany200 participantsStarted 2026-01-07
Plain-language summary
Bedside colonoscopy 24-36 hours after successful CPR
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:
* adult patients (≥ 18 years) admitted to the participating department AND
* in-hospital or out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA, OHCA)
Exclusion Criteria:
* resuscitation period of ≤ 5 minutes
* awake and contactable patients (GCS ≥ 13)
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.
1Since this study is not yet recruiting, how long might it realistically be before it opens and whether there are other ways to check for colon ischemia after my CPR event in the meantime?
2This trial is focused on detecting colon ischemia after cardiac arrest — is colon ischemia something my care team is already watching for in my case, and what symptoms should I be reporting right now?
3Because this study appears to be observational rather than a treatment trial, can you explain what participating would actually involve for me — for example, would I need extra tests or procedures beyond what I'd normally receive after a cardiac arrest?
4Given that this trial has no assigned phase and is measuring how often colon ischemia occurs after CPR, does that mean the findings would mainly help future patients rather than directly guiding my own treatment?
5Are there existing clinical guidelines or standard diagnostic steps for identifying colon ischemia after cardiac arrest that my team is already following, and how would joining this study fit alongside my current care plan?
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.