V-CARE (Virtual Care After REsuscitation) (NCT07498764) | Clinical Trial Compass
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V-CARE (Virtual Care After REsuscitation)
United Kingdom50 participantsStarted 2024-08-01
Plain-language summary
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors and their relatives may face challenges following hospital discharge, relating to mood, cognition, and returning to normal day-to-day activities. Identified research gaps include a lack of knowledge around what type of intervention is needed to best navigate recovery. In this study, the feasibility and patient acceptability of a new virtual psychoeducational group intervention for OHCA survivors and their relatives are evaluated and compared with those of a control group receiving a digital information booklet.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Meet all eligibility requirements for the STEPCARE trial
* Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ≤ 3 at the 30-day follow-up
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of dementia expected to limit the ability to participate in sessions or complete baseline/outcome measures, based on clinician evaluation and/or self-report by the patient or family
* Active psychosis or any other acute severe mental health condition that would impair participation, based on clinical evaluation
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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
Feasibility of recruitment
Timeframe: At the point of recruitment
2
Post-intervention assessment completion rate
Timeframe: At the end of intervention (approximately 6 weeks).